PURCHASING & CONTRACTS MANAGER (ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 10, ISD)

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Manager 10, ISD vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Job Responsibilities: The Purchasing and Contracts Manager will provide advisory, consultative services and/or management oversight functions to staff and operations dedicated to supporting County end-user departments, vendors, and related agencies in the areas of Contracts, Procurement and Purchasing Programs that support the Homelessness efforts and related initiatives. Manages, directs, and supervises a section of professional staff responsible for the acquisition of supplies and services of assigned commodities for end-user departments. Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate staff in all aspects of the purchasing, acquisition, and contract process. Monitors and evaluates achievement of project goals and objectives and reviews results with ISD management. Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations; analyzes relevant technical or legal issues affecting matters of the operation managed or project assigned. Performs administrative supervision functions that includes rating performance, coaching for performance, review/approving time off, mentoring, etc. Provides assistance to end-users regarding complex or sensitive purchases/acquisitions and identifies viable solutions to address business needs. Participates in planning sessions and assists in the development and implementation of departmental and/or Countywide strategic objectives, policies, and programs. Participates in multiple work streams of procurement transformation (i.e., purchasing, contracts, payables, etc.) to ensure consistency across; vision and strategy; policy, legal, practices and process; technology; and organization. Participates in customer engagement activities that include planning and leading change management, training, and both functional and technical help desk support. Serves as a resource to identify business requirements, assess functional design processes, workflow mapping, testing, and training on the Department’s eProcurement/Source-to-Pay Transformation initiative. Assists with the design, service delivery models, and performance frameworks of eProcurement, ensuring responsiveness and working with stakeholders to align and meet on business requirements ensuring positive customer experiences through service excellence and quality service. Assists with developing and implementing operating plans, data reporting structure, and appropriate KPIs to measure functional effectiveness of the eProcurement/Source-to-Pay System. Fosters a collaborative and engaging work environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and a customer-centric approach. Directs and leads special projects and the preparation of reports on behalf of the Purchasing and Contracts Service General Manager. Minimum Requirements: Three years of experience in an administrative, advisory, or staff capacity dealing with the investigation and solution of procedural, personnel, budgetary, legislative, community, governmental or similar complex problems. Two years’ experience at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD or higher. Desirable Qualifications: Experience performing a broad range of complex purchasing and contracting related services, including developing vendor agreements and contracts for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and services; developing formal complex bid and contract documents; and drafting and negotiating contractual agreements. Experience leading project teams, including establishing project timelines, monitoring deliverables, meeting with stakeholders, and ensuring effective working relationships and coordination of efforts with other areas of internal/external organizations. Experience participating in or leading Countywide or organization-wide strategic objectives designed to enhance or streamline business operations. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Procurement, or a closely related field. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. Have questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Exam Number: W1078F-EA, Department Contact Name: Irene Ontiveros, Department Contact Phone: (323) 881-4663, Department Contact Email:

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