Vanir · 13 hours ago
Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expVanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. The position of Contract Administrator will work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver intelligent solutions that ensure quality project delivery to the organization.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Working under the Director of Contracts, this position calls for an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist that will be expected to provide planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for a variety of IT purchasing needs in support of the Program
Planning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs of the Bond Program
Effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders
Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices
Compliance will all applicable legal requirements and policies/procedures
Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through contract execution, including any required action from the Board of Trustees
Supporting project management staff through the process of soliciting quotes, contract compliance reviews, achieving required approvals, and issuance of purchase orders
Monitoring IT purchasing contracts, purchase orders, solicitations and reporting on status
Utilizing the District’s ERP (currently SAP), the Bond Program’s Project Management Information System (currently Proliance, soon to be Trimble Unity Construct), and other internal access database systems
Coordination with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC), Department of General Services (DGS), other eligible cooperative purchasing organizations, and other partner public agencies to maximize use of external contracts that specifically beneficial for IT purchasing needs
Any other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Contracts
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual)
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands
Demonstrate a reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with electronic bidding platforms, specifically PlanetBids
Certificate related to Public Purchasing or Contract Management
Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes
Knowledge of California Community College Codes
Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.) at an agency of similar scale
Benefits
401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions
Life
AD&D and disability benefits
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Voluntary benefits
Teladoc
Pet insurance
Paid time off
National employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee referral program
Company
Vanir
With a legacy spanning 60 years, Vanir has established itself as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM), as well as real estate development.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dorene Dominguez
Chairman & CEO
Masood Mesbah, PhD, PE
Chief Operating Officer
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