VGM names VP of vendor contracts

By HME News Staff
Updated 9:20 AM CST, Tue January 21, 2025
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM & Associates has named Randy Piper, a seasoned health care executive with a successful track record of creating, selling and implementing profitable, cost-saving supply chain contracting programs for integrated delivery networks, as vice president of vendor contract management. In his new role, Piper will be responsible for driving new vendor business development, optimizing contracts and ensuring compliance across all vendor agreements. “Randy is a welcome addition to VGM & Associates to lead initiatives to expand VGM’s vendor network, identify category gaps, enhance contract terms, and ensure all agreements align with regulatory and company standards,” said Krista McNurlen, senior vice president, business operations. “We look forward to his expertise in strategic planning and execution." Previously, Piper was the managing director of Biocom Publishing Group, specializing in savings and cost reduction for Life Science organizations across the nation. He also held a key role at Intalere, a national health care GPO, where he was responsible for more than $3.2 billion of annual contract purchases across supplies, services, software, equipment and distribution. Additionally, Piper has worked for McKesson and Owens & Minor, managing supply chain operations and developing key business relationships with suppliers and providers across the United States. “We are pleased to welcome Randy to VGM & Associates to achieve better alignment across all business units and enhance the VGM customer experience,” said Lindy Tentinger, president, VGM & Associates. “The addition of Randy is part of an overarching strategy to encourage customer growth and ensure that VGM continues to deliver meaningful, memorable service to our members and vendor partners.”
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