Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)
A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) helps businesses reduce purchasing costs by combining the buying power of multiple organizations. Members gain access to pre-negotiated contracts and pricing for products and services they already use while reducing the time required to source suppliers and negotiate agreements.
LBMC Procurement Solutions provides businesses and healthcare organizations access to a broad portfolio of negotiated contracts through our GPO relationship with Premier. Members can take advantage of purchasing power across categories ranging from technology and office supplies to facilities, HR, telecommunications, foodservice, medical supplies, and more.
Join LBMC’s GPO and Start Saving
Access pre-negotiated pricing on products and services your organization already purchases. There are no fees to join and no minimum spend requirements.What is a Group Purchasing Organization?
A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) brings organizations together to increase their collective purchasing power. By aggregating purchasing volume across many members, a GPO can negotiate pricing and contract terms that individual organizations may not be able to obtain on their own.
LBMC’s GPO gives members access to negotiated contracts across hundreds of suppliers and a wide range of purchasing categories.
Organizations can use the contracts that make sense for their business without being required to use every available contract or meet a minimum spending requirement.
For organizations that need more than access to negotiated contracts, LBMC Procurement Solutions also provides strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, and outsourced procurement support.
What Can You Purchase Through LBMC's GPO?
LBMC’s GPO provides access to negotiated contracts across many of the products and services organizations purchase every day.
Product and Service Categories
- Hardware, Software & Technology – Business technology, computers, monitors, printers, software, IT products, and related solutions.
- IT & Telecommunications – Cellular voice and data services, telecommunications, and other technology services.
- Facilities Management – Products and services used to operate, maintain, and support facilities.
- Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) – Equipment, maintenance products, supplies, and operational services.
- Office Supplies – Office products, furniture, printing supplies, and other workplace essentials.
- Human Resources & Talent Management – HR-related products, services, and workforce solutions.
- Freight & Shipping – Transportation, shipping, and logistics-related services.
- Finance – Financial and payment-related products and services.
- Marketing – Marketing-related products and services.
- Food & Foodservice – Food, foodservice products, equipment, and supplies.
Healthcare organizations can also access specialized contracts for medical supplies, laboratory products, pharmacy, capital equipment, foodservice, and other healthcare purchasing categories.
The Premier GPO Advantage
LBMC’s GPO relationship with Premier gives members access to the purchasing power of a large network of participating organizations and thousands of negotiated contracts.
Benefits include:
- Strength in numbers – Benefit from the collective purchasing power of organizations across numerous industries.
- Negotiated pricing – Access established contracts and pricing from leading suppliers.
- Broad supplier portfolio – Find purchasing opportunities across technology, facilities, office products, healthcare, HR, foodservice, and other categories.
- Flexible participation – Use the contracts that benefit your organization without minimum spending requirements.
- Purchasing efficiency – Reduce the time your team spends sourcing suppliers and negotiating individual agreements.
- Program support – Access resources and support to help identify and activate relevant contracts.
Join LBMC’s GPO and Start Saving
There are no fees to join and no minimum spend requirements. Select the contracts that fit your organization’s purchasing needs.GPO for Healthcare Facilities & Hospitals
LBMC Procurement Solutions also provides GPO access for hospitals and alternate-site healthcare organizations through the Premier Continuum of Care program.
Healthcare organizations can access negotiated contracts across a wide range of clinical and operational purchasing categories, including:
- PPE and medical supplies
- Laboratory supplies and services
- Pharmacy
- Foodservice equipment and supplies
- Office supplies and business equipment
- IT and telecommunications
- Facilities, maintenance, repair, and operations
- Capital equipment
- Housekeeping and sanitizing products
- Medical nutrition products and supplies
- Administrative and HR solutions
Organizations can use these contracts to address both clinical purchasing needs and the products and services required to operate their facilities.
Need More Than GPO Purchasing?
A GPO is designed to provide access to negotiated supplier contracts and pricing. Some organizations need additional help managing procurement strategy, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, analyzing spend, or improving purchasing processes.
LBMC Procurement Solutions provides broader procurement support for organizations that want a more hands-on approach.
You can also explore:
- Businesses are Saving Time and Money with Procurement Services – Learn how GPOs and broader procurement services can help organizations control costs and improve purchasing.
- Procurement Solutions Resources – Explore additional guidance on procurement, sourcing, vendor management, and operational efficiency.
GPO Resources for Members
Members have access to additional tools and purchasing opportunities, including:
- Supply Chain Advisor – A web-based resource for contract catalogs, price activation, contract management, and contracting information.
- Group Buy and EXPRESSbuy™ – Limited-time opportunities to purchase qualifying products at reduced prices.
- Employee Discount Program – Negotiated discounts on products and services that participating organizations can make available to employees.
Signing up with our GPO is easy!
Complete the membership application, receive a follow up from the team and see results.FAQs About LBMC's GPO
What does GPO stand for in business and healthcare?
GPO stands for Group Purchasing Organization. In both business and healthcare, a GPO leverages the collective buying power of its members to negotiate better pricing, streamline procurement, and reduce operational costs.
How does a GPO work?
A GPO works by combining the purchasing volume of multiple organizations to secure pre-negotiated contracts with suppliers. Members can access these contracts to save on products and services they already use—without the time and effort of negotiating individual deals.
Who can join LBMC’s GPO?
Our GPO is ideal for a wide range of organizations, including:
- Independent businesses and franchise owners
- Legal, financial, and professional services firms
- Healthcare facilities and hospitals
Are there any fees or minimums to join LBMC’s GPO?
No. There are no fees to join, and members are not required to use every contract—only those that benefit their business.
What types of products and services can I save on through LBMC’s GPO?
Categories include:
- Office supplies and technology
- HR and administrative services
- Foodservice and facility supplies
- Medical and PPE products
- IT, telecom, shipping, and capital equipment
- Lab, pharmacy, and housekeeping products
Can I purchase hardware from LBMC?
Yes. Businesses that join LBMC’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) can access pre-negotiated contracts for hardware, software, IT, telecommunications, and other technology products and services. Available products can include PCs, monitors, printers, copiers, and other business technology.
There are no fees to join LBMC’s GPO, and members can use the contracts that meet their purchasing needs without a minimum spend requirement.
What's the difference between LBMC's GPO and LBMC Procurement Solutions?
LBMC’s GPO provides members with access to pre-negotiated supplier contracts and pricing.
Organizations that need more hands-on procurement support can work with LBMC Procurement Solutions for services such as sourcing, spend analysis, supplier management, contract negotiation, and broader procurement support.
Does LBMC’s GPO serve healthcare facilities?
Yes. LBMC offers a specialized GPO program for hospitals and alternate site healthcare providers through the Premier Continuum of Care. Members can achieve double-digit savings on medical supplies, equipment, and services.
What are the benefits of joining a GPO?
GPO membership can lead to:
- Lower prices on everyday purchases
- Streamlined procurement processes
- Time savings by avoiding supplier negotiations
- Improved employee benefits through product/service discounts
- Access to limited-time, volume-driven savings opportunities
How quickly can I start saving through the GPO?
Enrollment is fast and simple. Once your membership application is complete and approved, you can begin using contracts and experiencing savings almost immediately.
What support does LBMC provide to GPO members?
LBMC offers:
- Dedicated program managers
- Access to digital tools like the Supply Chain Advisor portal
- EXPRESSbuy™ group purchasing events
- An employee discount program
Hands-on guidance tailored to your business goals
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