• Lead end ‑ to ‑ end negotiations with wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable access for GPO member pharmacies. • Manage and maintain all wholesaler contracts to ensure negotiated pricing is accurately extended to eligible member pharmacies. • Proactively evaluate opportunities to expand savings, improve contract structures, and enhance partner value. • Develop and execute strategies to optimize primary and secondary wholesaler arrangements for GPO partners. • Lead RFP processes for wholesaler and supplier negotiations, including comparative financial analyses and performance assessments. • Drive continuous improvement in wholesale channel performance, pricing competitiveness, and operational effectiveness. • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and suppliers. • Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic alignment, escalation, performance discussions, and partnership development. • Actively monitor supplier performance and promote accountability to contract terms and service expectations. • Negotiate agreements with GPO member pharmacies covering drug access requirements, data ‑ sharing expectations, utilization reporting, and administrative fees. • Ensure consistent communication to pharmacy partners regarding contract terms, pricing changes, and compliance requirements. • Ensure all wholesaler, supplier, and pharmacy agreements align with legal, regulatory, and industry standards, including anti ‑ kickback, transparency, and reporting requirements. • Partner with Legal to develop, refine, and maintain contract templates, SLAs, and audit protocols. • Collaborate with internal analytics, finance, and operations teams to leverage data for pricing analysis, forecasting, and contract performance monitoring. • Use financial modeling to support negotiation strategies and inform organizational decision ‑ Analyze the financial implications of wholesaler contracts and pricing models to maximize member savings and organizational profitability. • Deliver reports that support GPO economic value assessments and budget planning. • Work closely with finance, legal, operations, supply chain, analytics, and member engagement teams to ensure alignment and execution of contracting strategies. • Maintain accuracy and integrity in reporting workflows, pricing files, and GPO partner documentation. • Lead and inspire high-performing teams by providing strategic direction, aligning talent and resources with organizational goals to drive operational excellence, foster cross-functional collaboration, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across key business initiatives.