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PMCS Group, Inc. · 14 hours ago

Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

PMCS Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist to support the LACCD Bond Program. The role involves planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for various IT purchasing needs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and LACCD policies.

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Responsibilities

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 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

IT PurchasingProcurement ComplianceSAPSoftware Licensing ModelsElectronic Bidding PlatformsPublic Purchasing CertificationJudgmentDiscretionTeam CoordinationCommunicationPositive Work EthicFast-Paced Environment

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

Company

PMCS Group, Inc.

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Our firm specializes in project and construction management of facilities for private and public owners.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Aaron S. You
Chief Real Estate Officer
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