Everything You Need to Know About How GPOs Work — And Why They Save Businesses Money
If you’ve ever wished your organization had the same purchasing power as much larger companies, a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) is the easiest way to make it happen. Whether you’re running a healthcare practice, a nonprofit, a school district, a manufacturing plant, or a small business, a GPO helps you access better pricing, stronger supplier contracts, and reduced operational costs — with no membership fees or buying requirements.
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Choose a topic below to explore and learn the basics. It’s a quick way to confidently understand how GPOs work and how Buygility can support your organization.
How Does a GPO Work?
A Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) is an entity that combines the buying power of many organizations, like hospitals or businesses, to negotiate better prices, terms, and discounts on goods and services from suppliers, offering cost savings and efficiency that individual members couldn’t achieve alone. Watch this video to learn more.
Tools & Resources GPOs Provide
With Buygility, you gain access to:
Supply Chain
Advisor®
A web-based catalog tool for contract activation, management, and pricing visibility.
Group Buy & EXPRESSbuy™ Events
Limited-time opportunities to secure deeper discounts on high-demand items.
Employee Discount Program
Extend national-brand savings to your employees as a staff perk.
Support & Guidance from Industry Experts
Buygility helps you identify savings opportunities, activate contracts, and ensure you get maximum value.
Who Can Benefit From a GPO?
GPOs support a broad range of industries, including:
If your organization buys supplies, services, or equipment — you can benefit from GPO membership.
Start Saving with Buygility
Joining Buygility unlocks the purchasing power of some of the nation’s largest organizations through Premier’s and Provista’s extensive contract portfolios — at absolutely no cost to you. We help you save money, streamline procurement, and strengthen your operations from day one.
It’s simple. It’s powerful. And it’s free.
