A group purchasing organization (GPO) is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to negotiate discounts on products and services. GPOs work by aggregating the purchasing volume of their members and using that volume to negotiate better prices from suppliers. In the security industry, GPOs can help companies save money on a wide range of products and services, including security systems, access control systems, and security personnel.
When a company joins a GPO, they gain access to the GPO’s negotiated discounts on products and services. The GPO typically charges a fee for membership, but this fee is often offset by the savings that members can achieve through the GPO’s negotiated discounts. Members can then purchase products and services directly from the suppliers at the discounted prices negotiated by the GPO.
The expected savings from using a GPO can vary depending on the products and services being purchased, as well as the specific GPO being used. However, studies have shown that companies can save anywhere from 10% to 20% on their purchasing costs by using a GPO. In addition to the direct savings achieved through discounted prices, companies can also save money on administrative costs by consolidating their purchasing through a GPO.
Any business operating in the security industry can become a member of our GPO. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, we can help you save on your purchasing costs.
No, SBG membership is completely free.
SBG can offers savings for: insurance, fleet, fuel, payroll and much more. We also offer consulting, CFO as a service and transaction advisory services to help you scale your business.
We aim to be fully transparent with our members. You’ll always know the exact discounts you’re receiving and how much you’re saving.
Yes, you have the freedom to choose your own vendors. However, we have negotiated discounts with a wide range of vendors, and using these vendors will provide you with the most savings.
Our GPO operates on a vendor-funded model. This means we receive a small administrative fee from the vendors when our members make a purchase. This fee is paid by the vendor and does not affect the discounted prices that our members receive. This model allows us to provide our services to members at no cost.
