Contract Administrator IV - IT Purchasing Specialist

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Contract Administrator IV for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties: 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 with all applicable legal requirements and LACCD policies/procedures. Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents though 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 are specifically beneficial for IT purchasing needs. Responsibility for multiple concurrent procurement processes with various stakeholders. Any other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Contracts. Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted) 10 years of experience relevant to the position description. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual Experience negotiating pricing and terms specific to IT goods and services contracting. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to exercise judgement and discretion and to set priorities and manage completing demands. Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity. Must be detail-oriented and organized. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes. Experience with electronic bidding platforms, specifically PlanetBids Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes Knowledge of California Community College Codes Salary Range: $122,000-$127,000 Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee* Life and Disability Insurance 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued), 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately) 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day) 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service) Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone Laptop for work purposes