Procurement Specialist - Contracts & Leases

Los Angeles Community College District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision care plans

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Los Angeles Community College District is seeking a Procurement Specialist to negotiate, prepare, and process contracts, leases, and procurement documents for a wide range of equipment, materials, supplies, and services at the District office in Los Angeles.

The role requires strong knowledge of procurement laws, policies, and competitive bidding, and may include supervising staff and presenting reports to administrators and committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration or related field and three years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of public procurement laws, bidding processes, and contract management.
• Experience negotiating contracts, leases, and procurement documents.

Responsibilities

• Purchases a wide variety of materials, supplies, services, and equipment using a computerized purchasing system in compliance with policies and laws.
• Prepares and negotiates complex contracts and leases for a range of goods and services.
• Researches economical procurement methods and evaluates bid responses for compliance and value.
• Develops procurement specifications and bidding documents for formal bidding.
• Provides technical advice on specifications, contracts, and compliance with policy.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract negotiation

Public procurement

Procurement systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

CPPB certification or equivalent

Tools

Computerized purchasing system

Management information systems

Specialized procurement software

Job description

Los Angeles Community College District is seeking a Procurement Specialist to negotiate, prepare, and process contracts, leases, and procurement documents for a wide range of equipment, materials, supplies, and services at the District office in Los Angeles.

The role requires strong knowledge of procurement laws, policies, and competitive bidding, and may include supervising staff and presenting reports to administrators and committees.