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Global IT is Hiring a Purchasing Agent Near West Hollywood, CA

SUMMARY:

  • Under the direction of the Manager, System Purchasing, the Contract Administrator is responsible for coordinating the prudent purchase of commodities, equipment, services and contracts, as assigned, in accordance with internal policies and procedures, including but not limited to investigating alternatives, reviewing cost effectiveness, soliciting bids and negotiating with vendors.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • MUST HAVE: Procurement experience in hospital environment and ERP expertise like Oracle, SAP etc.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, including courses in purchasing, business law, economics or marketing, or comparable experience.
  • Two years of experience as a buyer in a health care facility or comparable experience/education and good business acumen.
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to develop cooperative working relationship with a wide variety of Health System personnel and

vendors when placing, expediting, verifying orders and resolving purchasing discrepancies. Relates favorably with others.

  • Ability to calculate discounts, prepare cost savings reports or other reports requiring use of business mathematics and Excel

spreadsheet.

  • Able to negotiate with vendors to obtain the best value for money expended.
  • Must be able to make sound and accurate judgements in emergency situations. Must treat all vendors with equal justice. Must be

tactful when dealing with vendors and user departments.

  • Must have familiarity with computerized purchasing systems including basic keyboard skills (40-50 wpm).
  • Extensive and high level use of spreadsheet and database programs to maintain purchasing related databases and generates relevant

reports.

  • Working familiarity and proficiency with PC based word-processing, spreadsheet and database management applications.
  • Must possess a minimum computer competency comprised of a working knowledge of Windows or comparable system (specifically

including keyboarding and mouse skills).

  • As applicable to individual job duties and expectations, employee must additionally possess a working knowledge of word

processing, spreadsheets, presentation development, e-mail, browsers and online reporting.

HIGHLY PREFERRED: Strong experience in contract management and sourcing and ERP knowledge (Oracle Cloud added advantage)

  • COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $29.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

  • West Hollywood, CA 90048: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Hollywood, CA 90048

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Contractor | Full Time

SALARY

$68k-88k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/14/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/14/2024

WEBSITE

globalitinc.com

HEADQUARTERS

ARCOLA, VA

SIZE

25 - 50

FOUNDED

1998

CEO

VENKAT KADIYALA

REVENUE

<$5M

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