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PURCHASING AGENT - 10027715
Duarte, CACity of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Responsible for purchasing actions associated with assigned commodity groups and/or vendors. Purchases goods and services for City of Hope departments at the lowest cost consistent with accepted standards for quality and service. Assures that follow-up with suppliers is performed, ensuring compliance with prices and deliveries.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Review approved requisitions for accuracy.
- Consult with customers to obtain technical information, specifications, and recommended vendors.
- Obtain and review any technical information available and contact vendors to obtain competitive bids items to be purchased.
- Select supply source that can provide the desired quality, prompt service, best price, GPO compliance, standardization, and technical integration with MMIS systems.
- Decide which type of purchase order should be awarded to qualified suppliers, standard, amount only, or scheduled.
- Assure that follow-up takes place on items purchased to assure timely delivery and correctness of receipts.
- Perform data entry, auto sourcing, purchase order acknowledgments, EDI Transactions, and match exceptions in PeopleSoft.
- Prepare reports on product research, standards and cost analysis to be discussed with the department to make final decision concerning vendor and price.
- Collaborate with Value Analysis and Systems Management teams to determine stock/non-stock, internally cataloged, and value analysis qualified products.
Your qualifications should include:
- High School Diploma
- 2 years hospital purchasing experience in PeopleSoft or similar Purchasing ERP systems
- Experience in Supply Chain or Procure to Pay process preferred
Additional Information:
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.
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