Sr. Associate Procurement and Contract Management

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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Sr. Associate, Procurement & Contract Management 

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement and Contract Management, the Sr. Associate supports CNW procurement, contracting, vendor onboarding, and service delivery activities. This role assists with procurement strategy, tendering, contract administration, vendor performance tracking, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) management across the Cleaning & Waste program. The position plays a key role in coordinating procurement and contract management activities, maintaining documentation and compliance requirements, tracking vendor deliverables and performance metrics, and supporting Games readiness milestones. Working across internal and external stakeholders, this role helps ensure procurement activities, contractual obligations, and service delivery requirements remain aligned with CNW operational objectives.  

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Tendering 

• Support development, administration, and tracking of procurement activities, RFPs, RFIs, and tendering processes
• Coordinate procurement documentation, schedules, and submission requirements
• Maintain procurement records and ensure alignment with project milestones

 Contract & SLA Administration  

• Support development, review, and administration of contracts, scopes of work, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Maintain contract documentation and track key obligations, deliverables, and milestones
• Support contract amendments, renewals, and compliance activities

Vendor Management & Performance Tracking  

• Support vendor onboarding and readiness activities
• Assist with tracking vendor performance, service levels, KPIs, and contractual requirements
• Maintain reporting and documentation related to vendor compliance and performance

Research, Compliance & Reporting  

• Conduct market research and analysis to support sourcing strategies and procurement decisions
• Perform administrative duties that contribute to executing LA28 Cleaning and Waste service delivery standards across competition and non-competition venues
• Ensure procurement activities comply with LA28 policies and applicable procurement requirements
• Prepare reports, trackers, and documentation to support procurement and contract management activities

Background & Requirements

Expectations:

Experience  

• Experience supporting procurement, contracting, vendor onboarding, or service delivery programs in the events industry
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, vendor management, sourcing, operations, project coordination, or related functions
• Experience coordinating stakeholders, tracking deliverables, and managing documentation
• Experience in venue operations, major events, logistics, facilities, hospitality, or related operational environments preferred
• Olympic, Paralympic, or other major event experience preferred
• Familiarity with California and local procurement principles, public-s