Strategic Cooperative Partnerships Manager

TL;DR

Strategic Cooperative Partnerships Manager (GPO/Contract Management): Owning and expanding relationships with cooperative purchasing organizations and GPOs to accelerate customer access to safety solutions with an accent on contract utilization and market access. Focus on maximizing value of existing agreements, identifying new partnership opportunities, and ensuring compliance with purchasing requirements.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA)

Company

hirify.global is an industry leader in wearable safety technology for healthcare, education, government, and commercial workplaces.

What you will do

• Manage relationships with cooperative purchasing organizations, GPOs, and state contract vehicles as the primary point of contact.
• Partner with Product, Sales, and Marketing to optimize pricing and contract information across GPO agreements.
• Identify and secure new cooperative purchasing and state contract opportunities to expand market access.
• Develop strategies to increase awareness of solutions among cooperative members and maximize contract utilization.
• Ensure full compliance with contract terms, reporting requirements, administrative fees, and rebate programs.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and partner meetings to strengthen strategic relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience managing GPO, Cooperative Purchasing, Channel, or Strategic Partner relationships from the vendor side.
• Proven track record of leveraging cooperative contracts to shorten procurement cycles and accelerate customer acquisition.
• Experience with organizations such as Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, TIPS, BuyBoard, PEPPM, or NASPO ValuePoint.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and strong knowledge of E-Procurement tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional relationship management.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with high workplace flexibility.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution.
• 15 days of PTO, 12 company holidays, 3 sick days, and one floating holiday.
• Annual reimbursement of up to $2,500 for eligible education expenses.
• Monthly device reimbursement and participation in a company-wide discretionary bonus.