Manager GPO Operations

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks a Manager of GPO Operations to oversee onboarding of affiliate members, manage contract connections, and support the OnHand program across THR and Premier collaboration.

Based in Farmers Branch with hybrid remote work and standard hours, this role partners with Sales, Sourcing, and Account Management to optimize contract portfolios and ensure smooth launches.

Qualifications

• Three years in healthcare supply chain, contracting, or related field.
• Experience with national/regional GPO preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enrollment and onboarding of new affiliate members into the GPO program.
• Manage end-to-end contract connection process.
• Deliver training for the OnHand Program offering, processes, and tools.
• Resolve implementation and pricing issues with members and suppliers.
• Serve as operational contact for affiliate members and supplier partners.
• Manage member communication, operational support, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Sales, Sourcing, and Account Management to support recruitment and contract portfolio optimization.
• Own the contract launch process from sourcing handoff through activation.
• Coordinate with Sourcing, Premier, Suppliers, Distributors, and Internal Stakeholders to ensure successful contract launch.
• Maintain knowledge of Premier, OnHand, THR, and competitor contracts and future pipeline.
• Maintain contract templates, standards, and documentation.
• Support identification of contract portfolio opportunities.
• Maintain tools, trackers, and workflows supporting GPO operations.
• Manage membership communication and events; support program value delivery and process improvements.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Healthcare categories

Contracting & pricing

Project management

Organization

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Manager GPO Operations

Position Highlights

The GPO Operations Manager supports the daily operation of the OnHand GPO program by ensuring successful affiliate member onboarding, contract connection, relationship management, and program support.

OnHand is a group purchasing organization (GPO) collaboration between Texas Health Resources (THR) and Premier, Inc., serving over 5,000 affiliated healthcare facilities nationwide, including 270 acute care hospitals, and representing approximately $6B in annual spend.

• Work location: Work location: Hybrid-remote and onsite in Farmers Branch.

• Work hours: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding & Contract Connection

• . Lead enrollment and onboarding of new affiliate members into the GPO program
• . Manage end-to-end contract connection process
• . Deliver training for the OnHand Program offering, processes, and tools
• . Resolve implementation and pricing issues by working with affiliate members and suppliers

Relationship Management & Support

• . Serve as operational contact for affiliate members and supplier partners
• . Manage member communication, operational support, and issue resolution
• . Partner with Sales, Sourcing, and Account Management to support recruitment, implementation, and contract portfolio optimization

Contract Launch Management

• . Own the contract launch process from sourcing handoff through activation
• . Coordinate with Sourcing, Premier, Suppliers, Distributors, and Internal Stakeholders to ensure successful contract launch

Contract Portfolio Operations & Maintenance

• . Maintain working knowledge of Premier, OnHand, THR, and competitor GPO contracts and future pipeline
• . Maintain GPO contract templates, standards, and documentation
• . Manage implementation of GPO contract updates, amendments, and related changes
• . Support identification of GPO contract portfolio opportunities

Program Administration

• . Maintain tools, trackers, and workflows supporting GPO operations
• . Manage membership communication and events (newsletters, education sessions, marketing)
• . Support program value delivery activities and monitoring
• . Participate in process improvement initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

3 years experience required in one or more of the following areas: Healthcare supply chain, strategic sourcing, contracting, contract management, GPO operations, Medical-Surgical Distribution, Project Management, Department Operations, or related field.

1 year experience working with a national/regional GPO preferred

Skills

• Intermediate Excel proficiency
• . Knowledge of healthcare categories, products, and services
• . Understanding of healthcare contracting and pricing structures
• . Strong project management and communication skills
• . Highly organized, self-directed, and solutions-oriented
• . Collaborative, team-focused with strong customer service mindset

Why Texas Health?

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is 'to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve'.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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