LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 1 day ago
Manager, Tendering & Vendor Management
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expLA28 is the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, focused on creating an unparalleled experience for all stakeholders. The Manager of Tendering and Vendor Management will lead procurement and contract management for cleaning and waste services across all venues, ensuring compliance with sustainability and safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the procurement, evaluation, and management of contracts for cleaning, janitorial, and waste management vendors across all competition and non-competition venues
Support the development of detailed scopes of work, service levels, and performance standards for venue cleaning, waste, recycling, and composting operations
Partner with internal stakeholders and venue planning teams to define waste stream requirements and cleaner service levels
Work with city officials, waste management authorities, and sustainability experts to optimize waste collection, hauling, and disposal systems aligned with city and Games sustainability objectives
Manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality, performance tracking, and contractual compliance
Coordinate bin planning, cleaning supplies, consumables, and material requirements across venues
Support development of operational budgets and ensure efficient financial management of cleaning and waste contracts
Collaborate with Sustainability and Legacy teams to align on waste diversion strategies and environmental reporting metrics
Ensure all tendering and procurement processes meet organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability principles
Identify opportunities for external partnership and collaboration to lower costs and meet sustainability goals
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing large-scale cleaning and/or waste management procurement in sports, events, or venue environments
Proven experience leading large scale projects working with external vendors in a high-pressure environment
Experience with Olympic, Paralympic or major event operations ideal
Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA
Most work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment
The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited university or college or equivalent work experience
Strong knowledge of sustainability practices, recycling, and waste diversion strategies
Experience managing procurement cycles, negotiating and managing contracts
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated commitment to delivering operational excellence and sustainable outcomes
Preferred
Experience working with cleaning and waste vendors in LA/surrounding regions
Environmental Science, Sustainability, Logistics or Public Works degrees are preferred, but not required
Company
LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Karen Sturges
CFO
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