Emergency Procurement Specialist II

County of Los Angeles; California; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Procurement Assistant II to support emergency procurement operations under an provisional 90-day period with potential for permanent appointment. You will analyze purchasing policies, lead the Help Desk, produce procurement reports, and ensure County regulations are followed.

The role requires one year of procurement experience at the level of Procurement Assistant I, plus a valid California Driver License. Training on LACES provided.

Formación

• One year of procurement experience at the level of Procurement Assistant I.
• Experience analyzing purchasing policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Ability to research and resolve procurement issues and support staff.

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, independently research and resolve purchasing issues, troubleshoot LACES errors, and provide technical assistance and guidance to departmental staff and management.
• Develop and analyze procurement reports using LACES, Cognos, and other programs, including buyer productivity, vendor rotation, purchasing trends, consumption studies, small business participation, 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.

Conocimientos

Procurement experience

Policy analysis

Vendor outreach

Herramientas

LACES

Cognos

Descripción del empleo

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Procurement Assistant II to support emergency procurement operations under an provisional 90-day period with potential for permanent appointment. You will analyze purchasing policies, lead the Help Desk, produce procurement reports, and ensure County regulations are followed.

The role requires one year of procurement experience at the level of Procurement Assistant I, plus a valid California Driver License. Training on LACES provided.