Emergency Procurement Assistant II - Lead Help Desk

Los Angeles County; California; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Los Angeles County is seeking qualified applicants for an Emergency Procurement Assistant II to support procurement operations during a proclaimed local emergency. The role focuses on analyzing purchasing policies, leading the Help Desk for procurement issues, and generating reports with LACES and Cognos to improve efficiency and compliance.

Initial appointments may be up to 90 days with potential for permanent employment.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and evaluate departmental purchasing policies, procedures, and operations; identify issues and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and ensure compliance with County purchasing regulations.
• Serve as the lead of the Procurement Help Desk, research and resolve purchasing issues, troubleshoot LACES errors, and provide technical assistance and guidance to staff and management.
• Develop and analyze procurement reports using LACES, Cognos, and other programs, including buyer productivity, vendor rotation, purchasing trends, and audit reports for management review.
• Review and evaluate purchasing requests, Master Agreements, procurement specifications, and purchasing procedures to ensure compliance with County policies, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate purchasing processes and workflows, and recommend solutions to improve procurement efficiency and processing timelines.
• Support implementation and ongoing operation of LACES by identifying and documenting system issues, and recommending improvements to system functionality.
• Develop training materials and conduct ongoing LACES training for departmental employees, supervisors, and managers, including instruction on Data Entry, Receiving, Approval functions, and purchasing procedures.
• Research and identify potential vendors, coordinate vendor outreach, obtain pricing and delivery information, and assist departmental users with locating materials, equipment, and services, including items that are discontinued or in short supply.
• Serve as a vendor liaison representing Public Works at vendor outreach events and provide guidance regarding County purchasing procedures, vendor requirements, and opportunities to conduct business with Public Works.
• Prepare purchasing summaries, analytical reports, and recommendations for management to assist with procurement planning, operational improvements, and compliance reviews.

Herramientas

LACES

Cognos

Descripción del empleo

Los Angeles County is seeking qualified applicants for an Emergency Procurement Assistant II to support procurement operations during a proclaimed local emergency. The role focuses on analyzing purchasing policies, leading the Help Desk for procurement issues, and generating reports with LACES and Cognos to improve efficiency and compliance.

Initial appointments may be up to 90 days with potential for permanent employment.