GPO Implementation Specialist

Premier Inc.

69d • $72,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The COC GPO Implementation Specialist is responsible for the successful implementation of new continuum of care customers and ensures that the customers are connected to their distributor or wholesaler and all vendors, meeting the expectations of the customer and the field sales team for a successful implementation. The purpose of this role is to support the Premier sales teams through the new member implementation and conversion process. This position is extremely versatile working in collaboration with the Premier sales teams, Premier Channel Partners, Contracted Distributors and Wholesalers, Contracted Suppliers as well as other Continuum of Care support teams including pharmacy analysts, contract analysts, the data analytics team, and suppliers contract connection teams. This role is also responsible for assisting in contract tracking, supplier engagement and contract onboarding, analytics, member communications and support, project deliverable monitoring, distribution pricing connection facilitation, savings documentation, maintaining relationships with internal and external groups and other tasks as needed throughout the implementation process.

Requirements

• 4 or more years of applicable work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (Required).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years managing projects with cross functional teams.
• Experience in a healthcare/pharmacy company.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the status of all new customer implementation or conversion projects to all stakeholders including members.
• Track the results of the projects and communicate those results to appropriate stakeholders.
• Develop an understanding of customer supply chain operations and procedures for each individual customer conversion.
• Ensure timely and complete communication of progress to key stakeholders.
• Serve as the central ‘air traffic controller’ of all new implementation or conversion projects.
• Work ongoing with existing member contract connections including opportunities identified through site expansion, renewal agreements, and identified opportunities from distributor/wholesaler audits.
• Contact members directly to obtain appropriate paperwork and/or information to connect agreements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement program.
• Paid time off.
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees