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GPO Buyer’s Guide: A Strategic Framework for Integrating Group Purchasing Solutions

As categories become more complex, risk continues to rise, and expectations for procurement’s ability to prove strategic value increase, many teams are searching for scalable ways to extend their reach without compromising control.

Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) offer a powerful solution to all of these challenges. By aggregating spend across their member organizations, GPOs unlock competitive pricing, broaden category coverage, and reduce sourcing workload. 

Some GPOs deliver far more than savings. They also offer stronger supplier relationships and operational efficiencies, helping teams stay focused on their highest‑priority initiatives.

In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, created in partnership with the team at Una, we break down the critical factors procurement leaders should evaluate when selecting a GPO to partner with, outline practical frameworks for integrating group purchasing into your sourcing strategy, and explore the trends reshaping the GPO landscape today.

Download your free copy to learn:

• When GPOs deliver the most value, and how to determine if your organization is ready to join one
  
  
• Key criteria for evaluating GPO partners, from category strength and contract flexibility to data transparency and supplier relationships
  
  
• How modern GPOs help manage indirect and tail spend, accelerate speed to value, and provide advisory support
  
  
• Common pitfalls to avoid when implementing a GPO and how to measure ROI across both cost and time savings