Manager, Procurement

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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.

Manager, Procurement

The Venues and Infrastructure (VNI) team plays a critical role in delivering competition and non-competition venues that are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Sport and Games Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed, developed, and delivered with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion within time and budget limits.

Reporting to the Sr. Mgr., Procurement and Contracts, the Procurement Manager oversees the procurement efforts for VNI. The Manager will assist the Sr. Manager to deliver according to the LA28 VNI procurement strategy; including preparation of bid documents, review supplier qualifications and approve award recommendations; coordinate VNI procurement efforts in tandem with the central LA28 procurement teams and manage teams of procurement and contracts professionals. In addition, the Manager will play an integral role working with our delivery partners to optimize the value to LA28 of the delivery partner input to the VNI procurement and contract management activities.

Ideally candidates will have experience managing procurement activities for one of either infrastructure projects and/or temporary events

This is for multiple positions.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Execution

• 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

Contracts Management

• Partner 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

Background & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, legal, or equivalent work experience
• Procurement certifications desired
• Project management desired
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement and contracts management of major infrastructure and temporary works. Games and major event experience a plus
• 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

Expectations:

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office. 
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. 
• The LA28 office is a