Contract Administrator IV - IT Purchasing Specialist

About Us Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full-service real estate advisory firm focusing on project development and construction management for private developers and public organizations in Southern California. Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) professionals, a licensed general building contractor, and other industry designations. We provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness, and litigation support services for a variety of building types, having successfully delivered projects for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants, and other clients. Job Summary Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team! This is a full‑time position with the LosAngelesCommunityCollegeDistrict. Working under the Director of Contracts, this position calls for an experienced IT Purchasing Specialist who will be expected to provide planning, strategic recommendations, administration, and reporting for a variety of IT purchasing needs in support of the LACCD Bond Program. Responsibilities Plan IT related purchasing needs of the Bond Program. Coordinate and communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Provide strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices. Ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and LACCD policies/procedures. Administer the entire procurement process from preparing solicitation documents through contract execution, including required actions from the Board of Trustees. Support project management staff through soliciting quotes, conducting contract compliance reviews, obtaining required approvals, and issuing purchase orders. Monitor IT purchasing contracts, purchase orders, solicitations, and report on status using the District’s ERP (SAP), the Bond Program’s Project Management Information System (Proliance/Trimble Unity Construct), and other internal database systems. Coordinate with the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC), Department of General Services (DGS), other eligible cooperative purchasing organizations, and partner public agencies to maximize LACCD’s use of external contracts beneficial for IT purchasing needs. Manage multiple concurrent procurement processes with various stakeholders. Work is fully in the PMO Office with no hybrid or remote opportunity in accordance with District policy. Perform any other tasks as directed by the Director of Contracts. Required Experience Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s Degree (four additional years of experience may substitute). Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual) and related hardware. Experience negotiating pricing and terms specific to IT goods and services contracting. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion, set priorities, and manage competing demands. Demonstrated reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 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 Code. #J-18808-Ljbffr