CHAMPS Group Purchasing Announces New Partnership
CHAMPS Group Purchasing is proud to announce a strategic partnership with OMNIA Partners aimed at enhancing its service delivery in the public sector. This collaboration marks a significant step in CHAMPS' commitment to providing robust support for its members across multiple regions.
Expanding Reach in Public Sector
This partnership designates CHAMPS as OMNIA's exclusive channel partner, enabling a focused approach on resource management and collaboration within the public sector. It sets the stage for improved access to the vast array of services that the cooperative provides, significantly benefitting state and local governmental agencies, as well as educational institutions.
Leveraging Combined Strengths
By collaborating with OMNIA Partners, which is known for its efficiency in cooperative purchasing, CHAMPS can better cater to the needs of its members. This teamwork harnesses the collective purchasing power of thousands of entities, allowing for greater savings and optimal procurement strategies.
Empowering Members through Expertise
CHAMPS Group Purchasing has a strong history in the industry, marked by a dedicated effort to maintain member relationships. Their team provides specialized service, ensuring that members can benefit from compliant and economically advantageous purchasing agreements. This partnership allows CHAMPS to amplify its impact and reach, particularly as it supports the needs of public agencies in six states.
Dedicated Support for Member Organizations
To enhance its outreach, CHAMPS has formed a new public sector team, guided by professionals with extensive experience in meeting the unique demands of public sector procurement. This focused group is responsible for ensuring that members have seamless access to competitively solicited contracts, ultimately streamlining their purchasing processes.
A Commitment to Community Well-Being
Brian Lane, President & CEO of CHAMPS, highlights the importance of this new alignment: "We are honored to partner with OMNIA Partners to advance our mission of community service, enabling organizations to use the savings from our GPO to invest back into their resources and workforce. This approach aligns with our century-long commitment to service and community engagement."
Looking Towards the Future
As CHAMPS continues to expand its member base, now exceeding 25,000 across all states, it fosters greater purchasing power with over $1.4 billion in buying volume. With this new partnership, CHAMPS is poised to deliver enhanced value and support to its members, ensuring they can focus on their primary missions in serving their communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goal of the partnership between CHAMPS and OMNIA Partners?
The partnership aims to enhance procurement solutions for public sector organizations and provide significant savings opportunities through cooperative purchasing agreements.
How does CHAMPS support its members?
CHAMPS supports its members by providing access to compliant purchasing agreements, dedicated account management, and competitive pricing across a variety of product categories.
Who leads the public sector team at CHAMPS?
The public sector team at CHAMPS is led by Justin Bernzweig, a client services manager dedicated to enhancing member support in the region.
What advantages does OMNIA Partners bring to this collaboration?
OMNIA Partners brings extensive experience in cooperative purchasing, leveraging collective buying power to negotiate better contracts and pricing for CHAMPS members.
How has CHAMPS' membership growth impacted its operations?
The growth in membership to over 25,000 locations has allowed CHAMPS to expand purchasing volume and savings, positioning them as a leading player in the group purchasing organization space.
