We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join our team in Palm Springs, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in ensuring smooth procurement operations while collaborating with vendors and maintaining accurate records. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment and have strong organizational skills, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to our success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Generate and manage purchase orders to ensure timely procurement.<br>• Update and maintain spreadsheets to track purchasing data and vendor information.<br>• Process purchase order requests and address any exceptions or discrepancies.<br>• Establish and maintain communication with vendors to resolve issues and confirm orders.<br>• Handle invoice and purchase order exceptions within internal systems.<br>• Monitor and issue pay lines for hospital transactions, ensuring accurate receipts and documentation.<br>• Maintain special purchase orders and ensure compliance with hospital protocols.<br>• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned to support the purchasing team.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related financial roles.<br>• Proficiency in processing purchase orders and coding invoices.<br>• Strong knowledge of bank reconciliations and financial record-keeping.<br>• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.<br>• Familiarity with healthcare purchasing procedures is preferred.<br>• Excellent organizational and communication skills.<br>• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

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