Manager, GPO Delivery and Optimization

What you will be doing

The Manager Delivery and Optimization owns GPO contract delivery for an assigned portfolio of member accounts - from activation through renewal. This is an execution role: build the plan, run it, and drive it to a result. The Manager Delivery and Optimization leverages data and Premier's technology to tell a clear story about value, manages contract performance to ensure members actually realize it, and operates as a self-starter who figures out how to solve problems without being told how.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Execution and Value Creation - 50%

• Leads execution of the account workplan and manages assigned programs independently once scoped
• Owns the GPO portfolio lifecycle: tier activation and timing, renewals/expirations, distributor contract audits, roster accuracy, and admin fee revenue accuracy
• Coordinates cross-functionally with GPO contracting, portfolio SMEs, and analytics teams to remove blockers and keep delivery on track
• Owns the account's project plan, timeline, and RACI; escalates and resolves issues before they become problems
• Executes contract activations, amendments, and renewals directly with distributors and suppliers; drives category adoption conversations to a decision
• Manages contract performance across the account's category portfolio, ensuring optimal utilization and value realization
• Leverages data analysis - through Premier's technology, AI, and Power BI tools and partnerships with Premier's analytics teams - to synthesize findings into recommendations that drive measurable value
• Employs analytical storytelling to translate data into a clear, member-facing narrative that drives action
• Develops the account's annual growth forecast and contributes to the business review process, in partnership with their manager or COE Coach
• Executes toward KPIs and targets set by SCO/GPO Ops leadership - contract growth, penetration, and member savings/value
• Aligns with internal partners - Rx, Food, and Portfolio Advisors - on execution of the account's category strategy
• Assures a regular cadence of complete member data submissions (PO, invoice, AP, capital plans, and other required data types) to support accurate analytics and GPO growth/penetration tracking
• Leverages contract analytics from the MVE and other Premier analytics resources to help members model contracting scenarios - costs, behaviors, market share, and lower-cost alternatives

Supply Chain Relationship Management - 35%

• Provides day-to-day guidance to member stakeholders as a trusted advisor
• Builds a working understanding of each member's goals (savings targets, budget gaps, new service line launches), current capabilities, and pressure points - and shapes engagement around what that specific member needs, not a generic playbook
• Acts as the account's GPO quarterback when no other dedicated GPO team resources are assigned to the account, coordinating all GPO-related activity on the member's behalf
• Responsible for aligning supply chain and pharmacy goals between the member and Premier, and proactively driving activities toward the accomplishment of those goals

Member Resolution - 15%

• Operates as a self-starter; applies critical thinking to solve ambiguous problems and unblock execution without waiting to be told how

Required Qualifications

• Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 5 or more years
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to run multiple workstreams without dropping detail
• Self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce and analytics platforms (Power BI, AI-enabled tools)
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Experience

• 5+ years in account management, category management, sourcing/contracting, or healthcare supply chain
• Proven ability to analyze data and communicate insights clearly to member stakeholders
• Working knowledge of GPO contract lifecycle management and performance optimization

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions

Hospital Environment

Travel Requirements

Travel 21-40% within the US

Physical Demands

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Pay and benefits

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Benefits

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following 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

Premier at a glance

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes: America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

• Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry.
• Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact.
• Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better.
• Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation.
• See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

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