Manager, Sport Equipment Deputy

LA28•Los Angeles, CA

14d•$88,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Sport Equipment Deputy will play a critical role within the LA28 Sport team, reporting to the Manager, Sport Equipment and managing the procurement of all LA28 sport equipment required for the delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This role will work within Sport and with the Competition Management team to progress the detailed plans for all sport equipment for pre-Games testing and Games-time. The role will be expected to collaborate within the Sport department as well as with other LA28 functions including Logistics, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Commercial and Brand/Look.

Requirements

5 years’ experience in procurement and/or logistics, ideally in the sport’s industry
Experience negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers
Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work
Required proven ability of building good interpersonal relationships with people across the organization, while balancing assertiveness with diplomacy
Ability to implement and manage change effectively
Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required
The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment
Ability to lift sport equipment up to 15-20 pounds
Occasional travel to warehouses and venues within LA region.
Bachelor’s degree required
Resume

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as a background in sport
Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
An innovative viewpoint, willing to challenge the status quo and thinking ahead to the future possibilities within the Movement
Ability to work effectively in a close team environment

Responsibilities

Manage and refine the project timeline and key deliverables for the sport equipment project including procurement timelines.
Partner with sport managers for each sport/discipline and the procurement team to research and analyze the market for sport specific equipment.
Develop a warehouse/storage plan and identify all needs and communicate to LA28 Logistics as it relates to procurement
Accurately maintain the sport equipment database estimated at 4000+ line items that covers all equipment to procure for all competition and training venues as well as any sport testing.
Identify any potential partnership opportunities with suppliers or vendors in partnership with Sport Managers.
Research lead times for the procurement of larger sport equipment items, ensuring they align with any testing activities for the specific sport/discipline and Games-time as well as aligning with venue build timelines.
Develop requests for proposals in consultation with the LA28 Procurement team and with sport specific and technical input from LA28 Sport Managers.
Lead supplier negotiations in partnership with Sport Managers, Procurement Team, Commercial and Legal for a sub-set of sports, while educating suppliers on the rules surrounding trademarks on sport equipment at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Partner with LA28’s designers to confirm all Look elements related to sport equipment.
Liaise with Sport Managers to receive all IF approvals related to sport equipment design
Educate suppliers on the design process and requirements including approvals for application
Contribute to the development of the receiving process for all sport equipment as well as distribution to venues
Manage and refine the sport equipment budget within scope, providing updates and escalating risks and opportunities as needed
Report on the schedule of deliverables, specifically procurement, for the sport equipment project, keeping leadership briefed on any issues and identifying risks