Contract Administrator IV - IT Purchasing Specialist

Element Consulting • Los Angeles, CA • 1h ago

Position Description:

Working under the Director of Contracts, this position calls for an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist that will be expected to provide planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for a variety of IT purchasing needs in support of the LACCD Bond Program.

Planning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs of the Bond Program.

Effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders.

Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices.

Compliance will all applicable legal requirements and LACCD policies/procedures.

Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through contract execution, including any required action from the Board of Trustees.

Supporting project management staff through the process of soliciting quotes, contract compliance reviews, achieving required approvals, and issuance of purchase orders.

Monitoring IT purchasing contracts, purchase orders, solicitations and reporting on status.

Utilizing 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.

Coordination with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC), Department of General Services (DGS), other eligible cooperative purchasing organizations, and other partner public agencies to maximize LACCD's use of external contracts that specifically beneficial for IT purchasing needs.

Responsibility for multiple concurrent procurement processes with various stakeholders.

Work is fully in the PMO Office with no hybrid or remote opportunity in accordance with District policy.

Any other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Contracts.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted)

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

Demonstrate a reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $115K-$$135K

Why Choose Element Consulting?

Element Consulting is a construction management company dedicated to providing clients with responsible and innovative solutions to their project needs, from inception to completion. Based out of El Segundo, CA, the firm offers program, project, and construction management services. We invite you to join us in 'Bringing the Right Elements Together for Our Clients' Success.'

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