Position Title:

Lead, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)

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Procurement & Strategic Franchise Communications Department:

Operations /

Strategic Sourcing Reports To:

Executive Leadership Position Overview The GPO Lead oversees Premier Franchise Management's group purchasing program, driving program growth, optimizing rebate performance, and securing strategic vendor partnerships. This results-driven leadership role focuses on actively expanding vendor networks, negotiating favorable commercial terms, and securing high-value event sponsorships. The ideal candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with proactive business development strategies to elevate program yield and deliver quantifiable savings across the franchise network.

Key Responsibilities Rebate & Procurement Strategy:

Direct end-to-end franchisee purchasing performance relative to rebate thresholds. Identify underperforming categories proactively and execute strategies to maximize rebate returns.

Vendor Compliance Management:

Drive system-wide compliance with approved vendor programs. Identify non-compliance trends and engage directly with franchise partners to enforce purchasing standards.

Vendor Negotiations & Contract Management:

Lead Requests for Proposal (RFPs), vendor selection, and contract renewals. Negotiate aggressive pricing models, favorable rebate terms, and value-added services to optimize bottom-line performance.

Spend Analytics & Executive Reporting:

Develop and maintain complex reporting models. Transform raw purchasing and spend data into executive-level insights, highlighting yield performance, franchise savings, and category growth opportunities.

Franchise Communications Strategy:

Design and manage system-wide communication campaigns regarding procurement initiatives, promotional windows, program updates, and compliance deadlines to drive engagement and clarity.

Program Implementation & Operational Rollout:

Oversee the deployment of new purchasing initiatives, ensuring seamless adoption and operational alignment across all franchise locations.

Event Procurement & Sponsorship Revenue:

Direct vendor involvement and event logistics for four annual sales events. Drive corporate sponsorship acquisition for key major annual events, including the Summit and Owners Retreat, to maximize non-dues revenue.

Vendor Relations & Escalation Management:

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex franchise procurement issues, facilitating rapid resolution and strong operational support.

Strategic Business Development:

Identify and capture emerging rebate channels, new supplier categories, and untapped purchasing opportunities to systematically expand program scope and revenue.

Required Qualifications & Competencies Experience:

4+ years of experience in corporate procurement, supply chain management, or GPO program management (franchise system or GPO experience highly preferred).

Deal-Making & Sponsorship Capture:

Proven track record of securing strategic supplier partnerships, negotiating favorable terms, and driving sponsorship revenue.

Negotiation & Value Creation:

Skilled negotiator comfortable engaging directly with senior supplier representatives to secure competitive advantages and lower total cost of ownership.

Analytical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, quantitative analysis, financial forecasting) to analyze spend patterns and structure complex rebate tiers.

Leadership & Autonomy:

Strong self-starter capable of driving initiatives independently, with a high degree of cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Program Growth:

Year-over-year increase in total GPO program yield, including gross rebate revenues, vendor cost savings, and event sponsorship funding.

Data Integrity & Reconciliation:

Accurate, timely tracking and reconciliation of purchase volumes, supplier payments, and financial reporting.

Network Compliance:

High rate of franchisee adoption and adherence to approved vendor programs.

Contract & Operational Execution:

Strong execution of supplier rollouts, vendor renewals, and major event vendor commitments. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is an results-oriented procurement professional with strong business acumen and a performance-driven mindset. They bring a consultative yet firm approach to vendor negotiations, advanced analytical skills to substantiate deal structures, and the initiative needed to continuously scale program performance and profitability. About Premier Franchise Management For over 30 years, the Premier brand has been making swimming pool dreams become reality. We Build and Service residential pools and spas nationwide with over 185 locations across the United States. Premier Franchise Management is the Franchisor for all our locations and provides support to help grow each individual business in hopes of growing the brand internationally into the future! Company Culture

• every individual who works for the Premier brand is an extension of our family. Our exciting culture and family values are the utmost important mission. From the CEO to our franchise pool builders, everyone is treated with the highest level of respect and held to the greatest level of standards in their work and how they carry themselves both personally and professionally. Core Values
• from a humble background, our CEO has built this organization off strict core values to carry the continuance of our company culture into every home we enter to build a pool.

These values are as follows:

Integrity. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

• 100% honest, 100% of the time! Work Ethic. The principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous or worthy of reward
• Give your customers, your company, and your co-workers maximum effort...everyday! Team Player. The ability to put aside your personal goals and work well with your co-workers towards a common goal
• Support and work together with everyone within the organization! Accountability. The willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions
• Acknowledge your mistakes, learn from them and commit to ensuring the same mistakes do not reoccur! Quality of Work. All work shall be performed in a professional manner in accordance with the predetermined specifications and expectations
• Ensure that your work is completed promptly and void of error!

Learn more about our company, read our success story, and learn about our future growth and opportunity for individuals to write their own story by visiting our website at https://premierpoolsfranchise.com

Pay:

$75,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person