Director, GPO Delivery and Optimization

Premier Inc.

20h•$113,000 - $188,000•Remote

About The Position

The Director, GPO Delivery and Optimization owns GPO contract delivery for Premier’s larger, more complex named accounts. The role leads execution of each account’s full supply chain workplan, builds and sustains supply chain relationships, and manages contract performance across a broad category portfolio so members realize value from their contracts. The Director operates autonomously, exercises critical thinking in ambiguous situations, and is evaluated on results. The Director leads delivery execution and value creation, manages account portfolio lifecycles and performance, and uses analytics to develop strategic recommendations and support executive decisions. The role also cultivates trust-based relationships with member executives and supply chain leaders, aligns Premier’s solutions with member priorities, and supports the development of Delivery Managers and continuous improvement across the delivery team.

Requirements

At least 7 years of applicable work experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Remain stationary for prolonged periods.
Adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Operate computer programs and software.
Communicate effectively with audiences in person and electronically.
Interact with others, including coworkers and/or the public, during the workday.
Make independent decisions.
Work collaboratively in close quarters with peers and manage varying interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and influencing skills, with executive-level presence.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms such as Power BI and AI-enabled tools.
Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
Seven or more years in account management, category management, sourcing/contracting, or healthcare supply chain leadership.
Proven ability to analyze complex data and communicate insights effectively to senior executives.
Deep understanding of GPO contract lifecycle management and performance optimization.
Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of the account’s delivery workplan and independently manage complex, multi-category programs.
Partner with sourcing to build the account opportunity funnel and align with internal partners, including Rx, Food, and Portfolio Advisors, on execution.
Oversee contract performance across the account’s full category portfolio to ensure utilization and value realization.
Own the account’s GPO portfolio lifecycle, including tier activation, renewals and expirations, distributor contract audits, roster accuracy, and administrative fee revenue accuracy.
Lead change management for contract, tier, and category transitions.
Use Premier technology, AI, Power BI partnerships, and analytics to develop strategic recommendations and measurable impact.
Communicate analytical findings through storytelling to support informed executive decisions.
Lead the account’s annual growth forecast and business review, reporting results and recommended actions against plan.
Hold the account accountable to KPIs and targets set by SCO/GPO Ops leadership, including contract growth, penetration, and member savings and value.
Partner directly with key suppliers and distributors to execute contract goals and category plans.
Ensure regular, complete data submissions—including PO, invoice, AP, capital plan, and other required data—to support accurate analytics and GPO growth and penetration tracking.
Use contract analytics from MVE and other Premier analytics resources to model contracting scenarios involving costs, behaviors, market share, and lower-cost alternatives.
Cultivate strategic, trust-based relationships with member executives and supply chain leadership, aligning Premier’s solutions with their priorities and supporting long-term partnership growth.
Lead strategic initiatives and facilitate executive-level discussions to align goals and identify opportunities.
Provide strategic guidance to stakeholders across sourcing, category, and end-user functions, serving as a trusted advisor to account leadership.
Understand each account’s strategic goals, capabilities, and pain points; tailor and continuously reassess engagement plans and account strategies as member needs evolve.
Align supply chain and pharmacy goals between the account and Premier and proactively drive activities toward those goals.
Work autonomously, support Delivery Manager development, and promote standardization and continuous improvement across the delivery team.
Apply advanced problem-solving and critical thinking to complex, ambiguous account issues and develop and implement solutions.