Contract Administrator IV (Higher Education)

TL;DR

Contract Administrator IV (Higher Education): Managing the full procurement lifecycle for the LACCD Bond Program with an accent on IT purchasing, contract compliance, and regulatory adherence. Focus on coordinating complex solicitations, managing Board of Trustees actions, and utilizing enterprise systems like SAP to support large-scale infrastructure projects.

Location: Must be based in Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Salary: $132,000 - $146,000 a year

Company

A global professional services company providing strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations services.

What you will do

• Administer the full procurement lifecycle from solicitation development through contract execution.
• Plan and support IT purchasing needs for the LACCD Bond Program.
• Ensure compliance with California Public Contract Codes and internal policies.
• Manage required Board of Trustees actions related to IT procurements.
• Monitor contracts, solicitations, and purchase orders while preparing status reports.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external public agencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or 4 additional years of experience).
• Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with software licensing models including SaaS and subscriptions.

Nice to have

• Experience with electronic bidding platforms like PlanetBids.
• Certificate in Public Purchasing or Contract Management.
• Knowledge of California Higher Education and Community College Codes.
• Experience with ERP system implementation (SAP, Oracle, Workday).

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all employment decisions.
• Opportunities to work on large-scale, impactful public infrastructure projects.
• Professional growth within a global organization.
• Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.