Procurement Services Coordinator

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.

• Applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and codes pertaining to public purchasing and contracting
• Policies, rules, and regulations applicable to purchasing and contracting Principles and techniques of business administration
• Principles and practices of contract law, purchasing techniques, and specification writing
• Concepts and techniques for utilizing current and new technology in applicable areas
• Procurement software platforms and related systems that streamline and enhance the procurement lifecycle including sourcing, vendor management, contract management, and purchase order processing
• Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Industry Monitoring – Grasping the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industry
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Negotiating – Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromises
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Managing Performance – Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Project Management – Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures

Education: 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 Teacher Credentialing.

Experience: 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.

Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required.

Hybrid remote schedules may be available.