Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! 

Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through:

• Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services
• Expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research
• Educating and training physicians and other healthcare professionals

Quality patient care is our priority. Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been recognized as #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24!

Summary of Essential Duties: 

• Reviews purchase requisitions for approval, completeness, clarity, detail, and correctness 
• Edit requisitions for the purchase of routine items including equipment and services, after review, approval, or advice from CA/PS 
• Prepares purchase order indicating vendor, items purchased, quantities, pricing, and terms and conditions 
• Develops an understanding of the customer/ department served, including the customer?s goals and services provided 
• Responsible for prudent purchase of commodities, equipment, services and contracts and follow-up with suppliers to ensure compliance with prices and deliveries as promised  
• Provides telephone assistance and information as requested by Health System departments and vendors 
• Coordinates with departments, receiving personnel, vendors, and accounts payable to resolve problems encountered with invoices or order delivery 

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience: 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Purchasing department or related area required
• Demonstrated proficiency using a PC in a Windows environment required

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