Sr. Manager, Procurement & Contracts

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what’s next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community’s creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors. 

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn’t easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Sr. Manager, Procurement & Contracts

The Venues and Infrastructure (VNI) team plays a critical role in delivering competition and non-competition venues that are functional, innovative, and fully accessible for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. As part of the larger Sport and Games Delivery group, the VNI team ensures that all venues are designed, developed, and delivered with the highest standards for functionality, sustainability, and inclusion within time and budget limits.

Reporting to the Director, Infrastructure Program Management, the Sr. Manager, Procurement and Contracts will lead the procurement and contracts management efforts for VNI. The Sr. Manager will prepare the procurement strategy and work packaging plan; lead the development of the work package RFP documentation, including the approval flows, handoffs, and timelines; manage contractor performance and contract change; lead VNI procurement efforts in tandem with the central LA28 procurement teams; and manage the team of procurement and contracts professionals for VNI works. In addition, the Sr. Manager will take an integral role working with our delivery partners to optimize the value to LA28 of the delivery partner input to the VNI procurement and contract management activities. This role will require deep collaboration across Finance, Legal, Procurement functional areas, as well as partners and suppliers.

The successful candidate will have established, led, and managed procurement teams for complex infrastructure projects and/or major temporary events.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Leader

• Prepare the procurement strategy for VNI, including work packaging delineation, handoff points between teams, market sourcing approach, and governance
• Establish the resourcing plan to manage the volume of contracts and correspondence expected, including hiring and contractor management
• Define contracting models (lump sum, unit rates, cost plus) across various commodities and services according to risk, market availability, and commercial opportunities
• Integrate LA28 sustainability and impact requirements into the procurement process, including bidding and contracting

Procurement Process Management

• Lead internal and external procurement professionals to manage sourcing events, from market sounding, supplier qualifications, request for proposals, bid assessments, and selection/notification
• Prepare technical specifications and scope of works documents in tandem with the Design & Delivery teams. Include relevant standards and policies into bid documents, including commercial terms and change control
• Establish evaluation criteria and obtain requirement approvals for selection

Contracts Management

• Manage team of contracting professionals to prepare and execute contracts in coordination with Legal
• Ensure contract terms are reflected in purchasing documents and payment applications. Manage contract relationships with the counterparties
• Coordinate with construction and site leaders to ensure deliveries of contracted services and materials are met
• Track change requests and solicit approvals including changes to contracts

Background & Qualifications:

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in procurement and contracts management of major infrastructure and temporary works. Games and major event experience a plus
• Expert knowledge of purchasing, payment, and contracts management systems, including but not limited to Agiloft, Workday, Textura, CMiC, Compass
• Experience leading teams of full-time and contracted workforce

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work in office at Los Angeles HQ with some travel to suppliers and trade conferences

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, legal, or equivalent work experience
• Procurement certifications desired
• Project management desired

Expectations:

• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $130,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.