PADCOM Design and Construction Management · 11 hours ago
Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $133K/yr
7+ years expPADCOM Design and Construction Management is seeking an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist to support the LACCD Bond Program. The role involves strategic planning, administration, and reporting for IT purchasing needs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and managing the procurement process.
ConstructionProject ManagementRisk Management
Responsibilities
Plan for a variety of IT-related purchasing needs in support of the Bond Program
Coordinate and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
Provide strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices
Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and LACCD policies and procedures
Administer the entire procurement process, from preparation of solicitation documents through contract execution, including any required Board of Trustees actions
Support project management staff through quote solicitation, contract compliance reviews, required approvals, and issuance of purchase orders
Monitor IT purchasing contracts, purchase orders, and solicitations and report on status
Utilize the District’s ERP system (currently SAP), the Bond Program’s Project Management Information System (currently Proliance, transitioning to Trimble Unity Construct), and other internal database systems
Coordinate with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC), Department of General Services (DGS), cooperative purchasing organizations, and other partner public agencies to maximize the District’s use of external contracts beneficial to IT purchasing
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Contracts
Qualification
Required
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree, or four (4) additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
Familiarity with software licensing models, including SaaS, subscription, and perpetual
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities while managing competing demands
Demonstrated reliability, responsiveness, positive work ethic, and the highest degree of integrity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively 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, or similar) at an agency comparable in scale to LACCD
Company
PADCOM Design and Construction Management
PADCOM strengthens the delivery of complex capital programs from planning through construction, commissioning, and long-term operations.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase