# Contract Administrator IV - IT Purchasing Specialist

**Company:** [The Tsui Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/qPK7rx5ks1PvkUiZBbfuNT.md)
**Location:** Los Angeles, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** The Tsui Group

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## Description

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.

## Requirements

**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

## Benefits

-   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