Contract Administrator 4 - IT Purchasing Specialist

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a Contract Administrator IV for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties: * Planning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs of the Bond Program. * Effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders. * Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices. * Compliance with all applicable legal requirements and LACCD policies/procedures. * Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents though 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 are specifically beneficial for IT purchasing needs. * Responsibility for multiple concurrent procurement processes with various stakeholders. * Any other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Contracts. **Minimum Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted) * 10 years of experience relevant to the position description. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. * Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual * Experience negotiating pricing and terms specific to IT goods and services contracting. * Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat. * Ability to exercise judgement and discretion and to set priorities and manage completing demands. * Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity. * Must be detail-oriented and organized. * Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes. * Experience with electronic bidding platforms, specifically PlanetBids * Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes * Knowledge of California Community College Codes * Salary Range: $122,000-$127,000 * Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee\* * Life and Disability Insurance * 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued), * 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately) * 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day) * 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service) * Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone * Laptop for work purposes