LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 4 months ago
VNI Manager, Procurement Manager
LA28 is the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, focused on creating an unparalleled Games experience. The Procurement Manager will oversee procurement efforts for the Venues and Infrastructure team, ensuring that all procurement activities align with the strategic goals of the organization while managing teams of procurement professionals.
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Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end procurement of goods and services for VNI according to the procurement strategy
Lead internal and contracted procurement professionals, including contracts administrators, construction managers, and procurement specialists
Validate market sourcing approach, supplier outreach and qualifications
Prepare bid packages with and ensure relevant standards, requirements and specifications are incorporated from Design & Delivery, Engineering, and other teams and functional areas
Establish selection criteria and approve award decisions
Manage handoffs to other teams, including Legal, central LA28 Procurement, Finance and Venue Management
Ensure LA28 sustainability and impact requirements are incorporated into the procurement process, and report against LA28 metrics
Work with the legal teams to translate bid documents at award into contract documents
Ensure contract documents are stored in the proper repository and referenced in construction management and invoicing systems
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years' experience in procurement and contracts management of major infrastructure and temporary works
Knowledge of purchasing, payment, and contracts management systems, including but not limited to Agiloft, Workday, Textura, CMiC, Compass and similar
Experience with leading contracted workforce
Bachelor's degree in business, legal, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities
Preferred
Procurement certifications desired
Project management desired