Manager, VNI Procurement

About the Role The role owns end-to-end sourcing and contract management for a set of Venue Infrastructure commodities, from market approach and bid packages through negotiation and award. The postholder runs the procurement that turns venue plans into delivered, working venues for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They work alongside Design and Delivery, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Venue Management so that every contract lands on time, on budget, and ready for the venues that will host the world. The contracts managed build the venues where athletes compete and fans gather, keeping venue delivery aligned to LA28's sustainability goals. Key Responsibilities Run end-to-end procurement activities for assigned Venue Infrastructure commodities in line with the LA28 procurement strategy. Manage the contracts for assigned commodities, partnering with Legal to turn awarded bids into clear, enforceable contract documents. Take part in contract negotiations, setting selection criteria and supporting award decisions with Legal, Finance, and Venue Management. Validate market sourcing approaches and supplier qualifications, and prepare bid packages that reflect design and engineering standards. Build LA28 sustainability and impact requirements into each procurement, and report progress against LA28 metrics. Perform other duties as required, with the role evolving over time and potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Required Experience & Qualifications Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including procurement and contracts management for major infrastructure and temporary works. Contract management experience, including knowledge of purchasing and contracts systems such as Agiloft, Workday, Textura, CMiC, and Compass. Bachelor's degree in business or legal studies; or 5 years of equivalent experience in procurement and contracts management. Experience leading a contracted workforce of procurement and contracts professionals across complex, time-bound delivery programs. Strong negotiation, collaboration, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. Preferred Skills Experience in category management across multiple commodity and supplier areas. Experience in major events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Professional procurement certifications. Project management experience on large infrastructure, construction, or temporary works delivery programs. Workplace Onsite work is required at the Downtown Los Angeles-based office. The majority of work is conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment. The office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment. Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. Relocation assistance is not provided for any positions. Applications are welcomed from candidates based outside the Los Angeles area who are able to work on-site in LA. Benefits & Perks Real ownership of the sourcing and contract decisions that put venues on the ground. Career-defining exposure across infrastructure delivery, legal, finance, and venue operations teams. A co-creative procurement team that values pragmatic, high-trust decisions under real delivery pressure. A direct hand in delivering the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Reasonable accommodation is available for candidates who require it to participate in the application or interview process. About the Company LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr