How does Una achieve an average of 18-22% savings for its members?
Una leverages the collective buying power of over 10,000 active members, totaling over $100 billion in purchasing power. This aggregated demand allows Una to negotiate deeply discounted pricing and superior contract terms with over 2,500 suppliers that individual businesses typically cannot secure on their own.
What types of goods and services are covered by Una's pre-negotiated contracts?
Una's contracts cover a broad range of indirect spend categories. While specific examples are not exhaustive, these typically include office supplies, technology, shipping, facility services, and other operational necessities that businesses require to run successfully.
Since Una is free to join, how does the organization generate revenue?
Una operates on a model where it receives administrative fees from its network of suppliers. This allows Una to offer its services, including access to contracts and support, completely free of charge to its members, ensuring there are no obligations or hidden costs for businesses utilizing their GPO services.
Can an organization tailor the group purchasing solutions to meet specific or unique procurement requirements?
Yes, Una emphasizes a consultative approach to help organizations tailor group purchasing solutions to their unique requirements. They work with members to understand their specific needs and guide them to the most suitable pre-negotiated contracts within their vast supplier network, ensuring the solutions drive value for that particular business.
What is Unaversity and how does it support procurement professionals?
Unaversity is Una's library of free procurement resources. It provides articles, guides, and playbooks designed to empower procurement professionals with insights into sourcing challenges, best practices, and detailed information about GPO membership benefits, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.