In order to provide the very best care for the patients and families at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, we are committed to being good stewards of the lives and resources entrusted to us. In support of that core CHLA value, Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for purchasing products and services, managing supplier relationships and distributing supplies.
Purchasing the best products and services helps us support our health care team in providing outstanding care for our patients and families. Ideal suppliers are those who are dedicated to producing high-quality supplies in a timely, dependable manner.
There are processes in place for interested suppliers, approvals and contracting. We ask suppliers to be respectful of these processes with our team.
CHLA works with the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Vizient Inc. This partnership helps us to be good stewards of our finances. Please visit the Vizient website to learn more.
Please note that visiting this page and contacting us does not guarantee business or a contract with CHLA.
Expectations of Suppliers
As responsible stewards of the hospital’s resources, we expect the following from our suppliers:
- Reliability and timeliness: It is crucial for products and services to be produced on time and meet high-demand needs.
- Competitive pricing: The market is continually changing, and we aim to keep up, which requires our suppliers to do the same. Products and services must remain cost-effective for the hospital.
- Quality: Products and services need to meet or exceed industry standards and expectations across the organization.
- Communication: We expect our suppliers and team to be clear and effective in each partnership. Status and updates on products or services need to be communicated in a timely manner. Response time is important and necessary to meet the demands of CHLA.
- Flexibility: Business needs can change minimally or drastically, and it is necessary for our suppliers to be able to adapt and demonstrate flexibility during these changes.
Purchase Order (P.O.) Terms & Conditions
Please see CHLA’s P.O. Terms & Conditions here.
Supplier Diversity
CHLA is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across all areas of the hospital, including procurement practices. Sourcing and Procurement recognized this commitment and developed our Supplier Diversity Program. Learn more about supplier diversity at CHLA.