Procurement Services Coordinator

Los Angeles County Office of Education•Downey, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking self-starting individuals with a strong background in procurement services, contract development, and purchasing to apply for the Procurement Services Coordinator position. The Procurement Services Coordinator plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the procurement of services, supplies, equipment, and operating systems; assists in the development and implementation of purchasing and contract policies and procedures.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter verifiable college coursework units in business administration, contract administration, contract law, public finance, or other field closely related to the job requirements of the classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education.
Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Higher Education.
Three years of experience in contract development, contract administration, and purchasing, for a wide variety of services and/or materials in a public agency, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and codes pertaining to public purchasing and contracting
Knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations applicable to purchasing and contracting
Knowledge of principles and techniques of business administration
Knowledge of principles and practices of contract law, purchasing techniques, and specification writing
Knowledge of concepts and techniques for utilizing current and new technology in applicable areas
Knowledge of procurement software platforms and related systems that streamline and enhance the procurement lifecycle including sourcing, vendor management, contract management, and purchase order processing
Knowledge of fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
Competency in Analyzing & Interpreting Data
Competency in Critical Thinking
Competency in Decision Making
Competency in Industry Monitoring
Competency in Legal & Regulatory Navigation
Competency in Professional & Technical Expertise
Competency in Using Technology
Competency in Oral Communication
Competency in Writing
Competency in Customer Focus
Competency in Negotiating
Competency in Relationship Building
Competency in Managing Performance
Competency in Teamwork
Competency in Project Management
Competency in Cultural Proficiency

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the procurement of services, supplies, equipment, and operating systems
Assists in the development and implementation of purchasing and contract policies and procedures