Position Title: Contract Administrator IV - IT Purchasing Specialist
Location: Los Angeles, CA - (On-Site) Los Angeles Community College District - Program Management Office, PMO (candidates must be willing and able to work fully on-site at the PMO office, with no hybrid or remote opportunity, in accordance with District policy)
Job Description:
- Provide planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for a variety of IT purchasing needs in support of the LACCD Bond Program, working under the direction of the Director of Contracts.
- Plan for a variety of IT-related purchasing needs of the Bond Program.
- Ensure effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders.
- Develop strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable legal requirements and LACCD policies and procedures.
- Administer the entire procurement process, from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through contract execution, including any required action from the Board of Trustees.
- Support project management staff through the process of soliciting quotes, contract compliance reviews, achieving required approvals, and issuance of purchase orders.
- Monitor IT purchasing contracts, purchase orders, and solicitations, and report on status.
- Utilize the District's ERP (currently SAP), the Bond Program's Project Management Information System (currently Proliance, soon to be Trimble Unity Construct), and other internal access database systems.
- Coordinate with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC), the Department of General Services (DGS), other eligible cooperative purchasing organizations, and partner public agencies to maximize LACCD's use of external contracts beneficial for IT purchasing needs.
- Manage multiple concurrent procurement processes with various stakeholders.
- Perform other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Contracts.
RequirementsMinimum Requirements:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in contract administration or procurement.
- Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual) and related hardware.
- Experience negotiating pricing and terms specific to IT goods and services contracting.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands.
- Demonstrated reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university.
- Candidates without a degree may substitute four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Experience/Skills
- Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes.
- Experience with electronic bidding platforms, specifically PlanetBids.
- Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes.
- Knowledge of California Community College Codes.
BenefitsThe offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $130,000
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- 401k Matching
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life
