Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist (Buyer)

CMTS LLC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$131,000 - $141,000

About The Position

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has 40-years of extensive industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! We are currently seeking a highly motivated Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist located in Los Angeles, CA.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual)
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing demands
Demonstrate a reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic bidding platforms, specifically PlanetBids
Certificate related to Public Purchasing or Contract Management
Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes
Knowledge of California Community College Codes
Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.) at an agency of similar scale to LACCD

Responsibilities

EPlanning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs of the Bond Program. Between
Effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders.
Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices.
Compliance will all applicable legal requirements and LACCD policies/procedures.
Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through 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 specifically beneficial for IT purchasing needs.
Any other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Contracts.

Benefits

CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.
A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.

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