Purchasing Contract Administrator - Research - 8-Hour Day Shift

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is a world-class, nonprofit, independent healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States and #1 in California by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24. Committed to improving community health through leadership in quality healthcare services, biomedical research, and professional education, Cedars-Sinai prioritizes excellent clinical and service quality, compassionate care, and support for research and medical education. Since 1902, the organization has evolved to meet the needs of diverse regions, setting standards in innovative patient care, research, teaching, and community service. It is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses, and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. This opportunity is a hybrid remote position, requiring in-office presence at least once a week, offering a fast-paced environment dedicated to providing the highest level of care.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with CS Procurement Policies and U.S. Government regulations specific to non-profit healthcare research.
• Oversees research procurement processes, daily audits, and partners with research stakeholders to support procurement compliance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Administers departmental purchase/service contracts, prepares proposals and pre-contract data collection.
• Documents and tracks audit-related key performance indicators to ensure compliance with organizational policies and US government regulations.
• Monitors research purchase orders, bid waivers, and relevant documents, ensuring accuracy in content, price, and terms. Identifies discrepancies and either provides recommendations or takes corrective action.
• Develops, updates, and maintains policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specific to research procurement and compliance.
• Conducts training sessions to ensure adherence to government regulations and internal operational policies.
• Acts as a key liaison between technical teams and government operations on research-related contracting matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees