Strategic Procurement & Contracts Supervisor

Long Beach Community College District; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Beach Community College District is seeking a Supervisor of Purchasing and Contracts to manage district-wide procurement operations. The incumbent oversees contracts, formal bidding, and compliance with applicable laws and policies. A strong background in procurement within an academic setting is highly desirable.

The role further involves supervising staff, coordinating with administrators, and ensuring timely execution of purchases and bids to support district programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration, paralegal studies, or a closely related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing operations and/or developing and administering public agency contracts.
• One year in a lead role; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day purchasing and contract operations; oversee bids, RFQ/RFP, and board items.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate procurement personnel across district operations.
• Ensure compliance with state/local codes, regulations, policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Procurement operations

Public bidding processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration, paralegal studies, or a closely related field

Job description

Long Beach Community College District is seeking a Supervisor of Purchasing and Contracts to manage district-wide procurement operations. The incumbent oversees contracts, formal bidding, and compliance with applicable laws and policies. A strong background in procurement within an academic setting is highly desirable.

The role further involves supervising staff, coordinating with administrators, and ensuring timely execution of purchases and bids to support district programs.