Contract Administrator IV - IT Purchasing Specialist

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction and program management professionals to join our team! We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference.

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.