Manager, GPO Delivery and Optimization

Premier Inc.•New York, NY

7d•$90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Manager, GPO Delivery and Optimization owns delivery of GPO contracts for an assigned portfolio of member accounts, from activation through renewal. This is an execution-focused role responsible for building and carrying out plans, using data and Premier technology to communicate value, managing contract performance, and driving members to realize that value. The Manager is expected to work independently and solve problems proactively. The role leads account workplans and the GPO portfolio lifecycle, including tier activation and timing, renewals and expirations, distributor contract audits, roster accuracy, and administrative fee revenue accuracy. It coordinates with GPO contracting, portfolio subject matter experts, analytics teams, and other internal partners to keep execution on track. The Manager also manages account project plans, timelines, and RACI assignments; carries out contract activations, amendments, and renewals; and drives category adoption and contract performance. Using Premier technology, AI, Power BI, and analytics resources, the Manager analyzes contract and member data, develops recommendations and member-facing narratives, supports contracting scenario modeling, and contributes to annual growth forecasts and business reviews. The role executes against KPIs for contract growth, penetration, savings, and value, while ensuring regular submission of member data required for analytics and performance tracking. The Manager serves as a day-to-day trusted advisor to member stakeholders, develops an understanding of each member’s goals and needs, and coordinates GPO-related activity when no dedicated GPO team resources are assigned. The role aligns supply chain and pharmacy goals between members and Premier and independently addresses ambiguous problems that could impede execution. The position involves a hospital environment and travel of 21–40% within the United States. The work is sedentary, with prolonged stationary periods and occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force. Employees must be able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, use computer programs and software, communicate effectively, make independent decisions, and collaborate in close quarters with peers and interruptions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of applicable work experience.
High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple workstreams without losing detail.
Self-starter with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving ability.
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.
Five or more years of experience in account management, category management, sourcing/contracting, or healthcare supply chain.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly to member stakeholders.
Working knowledge of GPO contract lifecycle management and performance optimization.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of account workplans and independently manage assigned programs once scoped.
Own GPO portfolio lifecycle activities, including tier activation and timing, renewals and expirations, distributor contract audits, roster accuracy, and administrative fee revenue accuracy.
Coordinate with GPO contracting, portfolio subject matter experts, analytics teams, and other cross-functional partners to remove blockers and keep delivery on track.
Own account project plans, timelines, and RACI assignments; escalate and resolve issues proactively.
Execute contract activations, amendments, and renewals directly with distributors and suppliers, and drive category adoption discussions to a decision.
Manage contract performance across account category portfolios to support optimal utilization and value realization.
Analyze data using Premier technology, AI, Power BI, and analytics partnerships, and turn findings into recommendations that drive measurable value.
Translate analytical findings into clear member-facing narratives that prompt action.
Develop annual account growth forecasts and contribute to business reviews in partnership with a manager or COE Coach.
Execute against SCO/GPO Ops leadership KPIs and targets for contract growth, penetration, and member savings or value.
Align execution of account category strategies with internal Rx, Food, and Portfolio Advisor partners.
Ensure regular, complete member data submissions—including PO, invoice, AP, capital plan, and other required data—to support analytics and GPO growth and penetration tracking.
Use MVE and other Premier contract analytics to help members model contracting scenarios, including costs, behaviors, market share, and lower-cost alternatives.
Provide day-to-day guidance to member stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
Understand each member’s goals, capabilities, and pressure points, and tailor engagement to member needs.
Act as the account’s GPO quarterback when no other dedicated GPO team resources are assigned, coordinating GPO-related activity on the member’s behalf.
Align supply chain and pharmacy goals between the member and Premier and proactively drive activities toward those goals.
Apply critical thinking and independently solve ambiguous problems and unblock execution.