Surgical Services Buyer - CommonSpirit Health

REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062

About the Job

Overview:

About Sequoia Hospital – Hello HumankindnessDignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

In accordance with the signature authority approval policies and procedures, the Buyer reviews requisitions, purchases materials, supplies and equipment from approved suppliers in the most cost effective manner. The Buyer serves as a liaison between various departments and the vendor community. In accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity Health, the Buyer at Sequoia Hospital is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families. Applies DIGNITY HEALTH Core Values to the performance of every job duty. Incumbents in this position shall comply with all applicable laws and rules including the Dignity Health Standards of Conduct and Dignity Health policies and procedures that apply to his/her job responsibilities, seek guidance when in doubt, promptly report any potential or suspected violation of Dignity Health Standards of Conduct, Dignity Health policy or procedure or applicable laws/regulations and when requested, assist Dignity Health personnel in investigating all allegations of violation. When called upon, the incumbent shall assist in risk evaluation and work collaboratively with facility/entity leaders to implement, monitor and mitigate risk corrective plans outlined by the Compliance program.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Experience with purchasing for a major medical center required
Knowledge of relevant vendor community required
Familiarity with various Materials Management Information Systems required
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, and Lawson required

Preferred:

AA Degree or greater is preferred in Business or Accounting preferred

Source : CommonSpirit Health