Manager, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)

Virginia Community Healthcare Association - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Richmond, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Manager at the Virginia Community Healthcare Association (VCHA) is responsible for overseeing procurement processes that enable member organizations to achieve cost savings through bulk purchasing. This role involves strategic management of vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and ensuring member satisfaction while maximizing the benefits of group purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the procurement processes for the VCHA GPO.
• Identify and build relationships with potential service/product vendors.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key vendors, addressing issues and identifying opportunities to improve terms.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors interested in joining the GPO.
• Act as the primary point of contact for GPO members, providing updates on new contracts, product availability, and savings opportunities.
• Develop and manage the GPO's operational budget, tracking costs against savings generated for members.
• Produce regular reports summarizing contract savings, usage data, and performance metrics for internal stakeholders and GPO members.
• Educate new members on the GPO's procurement processes, contract terms, and benefits of participation, and conduct periodic training sessions for existing members.
• Solicit sponsorship from GPO vendors and other service/product vendors for Annual Conference and other VCHA conferences/summits.
• Monitor compliance of vendor contracts to ensure accurate and timely payments from vendors to VCHA.

Requirements

• Mid-level experience in procurement or group purchasing organizations.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• Experience in budget management and financial tracking.
• Excellent communication and training skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in healthcare procurement or community healthcare organizations.
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65.5K - $82.9K per year.
• Opportunity to work in a strategic role within a community-focused organization.