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CMTS LLC · 2 days ago

Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist (Buyer)

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$131K/yr - $141K/yr
date7+ years exp

CMTS LLC is a company that undertakes impactful infrastructure projects and values employee development and well-being. They are seeking a highly motivated Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist to manage IT purchasing needs, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and coordinate procurement processes.

ConstructionProfessional ServicesProject Management
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

EPlanning 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 LACCD 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 LACCD’s 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

Procurement experienceSAP proficiencySoftware licensing modelsElectronic bidding platformsPublic Purchasing certificationJudgmentDiscretionCommunication skillsFast-paced environment adaptability

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 to LACCD

Benefits

100% company-paid medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Life
Long-term disability insurance coverage for employees

Company

CMTS LLC

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Founded in 1984, CMTS is a professional services firm specializing in project, program, and construction management.
dateFounded in 1984
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://cmtsllc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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K. Hezekiah Harris II
President
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