Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts

LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Long Beach Community College District seeks a Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts to lead districtwide procurement, contract development, and formal bidding processes, ensuring compliance with state and local codes. This role trains and supervises staff, coordinates POs, bids, RFQs, and RFPs while upholding ethical standards.

Education: a related Bachelor's degree with several years in purchasing operations; a California driver’s license is required, and academic setting experience is highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of progressively responsible purchasing operations experience, including a lead role.
• Requires a valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day purchasing and contract operations, including competitive bidding and public works.
• Coordinate and ensure compliant execution of purchase orders, contracts, bids, RFQs and RFPs districtwide.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate procurement personnel; ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and district policies.

Education

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

Job description

Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts

OPEN RECRUITMENT

6-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

11 Steps - Range 6/ MANAGEMENT TEAM

$88,940.00 - $121,179.00

Annually

(3% COLA PENDING BOARD APPROVAL ON 9/9/26 $91,608.00 - $124,814.00)

CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS

This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.

The Purchasing department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking highly-qualified individuals to be our Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts! The incumbent supervises, organizes, coordinates, and assists in directing districtwide policies and procedures for contract development, formal bidding processes, and purchasing. Under the direction of an assigned administrator, the incumbent trains, supervises, and evaluates procurement personnel and also coordinates and ensures purchase orders, contracts, formal bids, Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) activities comply with applicable State and local codes, regulations, policies, ethical standards and guidelines. Experience in an academic setting is highly desirable.

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

• Type of position:Full time (40 hours/week) / Exempt / Non-Represented
• Position Status: Permanent
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Location: Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) but will support both campuses
• Salary:Range 6, $88,940.00 - $121,179.00 Annually (3% COLA PENDING BOARD APPROVAL ON 9/9/26 $91,608.00 - $124,814.00)
• Eligibility list: Will be valid for 6 monthsonce approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.
• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact [phone] or [phone].

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino, 8% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts.

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

• Mission & Values
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
• Strategic Plan
• Office of the Superintendent President

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, supervises day-to-day purchasing and contract operations, including competitive bidding and public works. Coordinates and ensures the compliant execution of purchase orders, contracts, bids, Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Board items in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, ethical standards and guidelines. Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining districtwide purchasing and contracting policies and procedures. Leads, trains, and evaluates professional, technical, and clerical staff, and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts serves as the operational lead for District purchasing and contracting, ensuring consistent, timely, and compliant execution of procurement processes districtwide. The incumbent oversees daily operations, development of complex formal bid specifications, process improvement, and staff supervision, exercising sound independent judgment within applicable laws, regulations, and District policies.

For the full position description, please click here: Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts.

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration, paralegal studies, or a closely related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing operations and/or developing and administering public agency contracts, with one (1) of those years serving in a lead role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Requires a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling [phone] or [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Fair Chance Statement

At Long Beach City College, we are deeply committed to equity and creating access to meaningful opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their past. We recognize the systemic challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face when re-entering the workforce and are committed to supporting their journey towards finding successful and fulfilling careers.

As part of our inclusive hiring practices and unwavering commitment to diversity, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in the justice system. Prior incarceration does not disqualify you from consideration; all applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications and alignment with the role.

In compliance with the California Fair Chance Act, applicants are not required to disclose conviction history, or participate in a background check, prior to a conditional offer of employment. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Long Beach City College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report before a final employment decision is made.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:

District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form. (Download PDF reader)

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement

Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.