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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.  We have been recognized ten years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report! 

Summary of Essential Duties: 

• Plans and manages all contract related activities and processes associated with the procurement of goods and services for assigned categories.
• Provides overall management and implementation of sourcing management strategies. 
• Responsible for product portfolio management including developing and growing vendor relationships and expanding product selection and vendor base. 
• The role will partner with multiple team members to develop and implement category sourcing initiatives that deliver savings across assigned categories within Cedars-Sinai. 
• Manages the procurement process and supply assurance, pulling purchase plans, benchmarking reports, summaries, options, scenario building, and service level agreements. 

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Accounting, Contract Administration, Procurement or a related field required
• Master's Degree preferred

License/Certifications

• Certified Professional Contracts Manager Certification (CPCM) preferred

Experience: 

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with progressive responsibility in purchasing, project management, contract and vendor negotiations in a multi hospital setting or a large hospital required
• At least 5 years of direct experience in on or more category, such as medical surgical, facilities and support services, and or professional services required

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