Ep 237: Better Pricing Through Partnership feat. Michael Rodenberg

Ep 237: Better Pricing Through Partnership feat. Michael Rodenberg

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May 13, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 237

About this episode

Michael Rodenberg discusses the benefits of group purchasing organizations and how they help companies save money and simplify procurement.

“If we can help you either validate that you're already saving enough money or help you find another way to do it, then we're happy to do that.” Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) help companies save money by pooling buying power to secure better pricing and terms than the individual businesses could achieve alone, but that doesn’t mean savings is the only form of benefit. GPOs also simplify supplier management, provide much-needed operational support, and help companies either validate or improve their current spending habits. In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Michael Rodenberg. Michael is a Member Engagement Specialist at Una, so he regularly has the opportunity to walk members through all of the benefits associated with the GPO model. Michael talks about what he has learned, heard, and seen in his time working with the members at Una: How GPOs create savings through collective buying power Why “no cost” is not the same thing as “no value” How GPOs simplify procurement beyond just savings Links: Michael Rodenberg on LinkedIn

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Barner

Guest: Michael Rodenberg

Topics covered

  • group purchasing organizations
  • savings
  • supplier management
  • operational support
  • procurement

Keywords

  • GPO
  • buying power
  • savings
  • procurement
  • supplier management
  • operational support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Una

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