Tribal GPO Buying Groups: How They Work and When They Make Sense
Tribal Procurement Guide Tribal GPO Buying Groups: How They Work and When They Make Sense How Tribal Nations can use collective purchasing power to improve procurement efficiency, access competitive pricing, and make purchasing dollars work harder. For many Tribal Nations, procurement is a balancing act. Purchasing teams need to control costs, follow procurement requirements, support Tribal priorities, and make sure departments have the products and services they need. At the same time, smaller purchasing teams may not have the time or purchasing volume needed to negotiate the same pricing that large organizations receive. This is where a Tribal GPO buying group can make a meaningful difference. A Group Purchasing Organization, or GPO, combines the purchasing power of multiple organizations to negotiate pricing and contract terms with suppliers. Instead of every Tribal organizatio...