What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) position at CMTS LLC?
Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has 40-years of extensive industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success!
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist located in Los Angeles, CA.
Required Education
In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities:
Responsibilities
$131,000-$141,000/yr.
Bonus Pay
A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.
CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.
CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Contract Administrator IV – IT Purchasing Specialist located in Los Angeles, CA.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities:
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree (4 additional years of experience can be substituted)
- Experience with procurement subject to California Public Contract Codes
- Familiarity with software licensing models (SaaS, subscription, perpetual)
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, SAP, and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and to set priorities and manage competing
- Demonstrate a reliable, responsive, and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with electronic bidding platforms, specifically PlanetBids
- Certificate related to Public Purchasing or Contract Management
- Knowledge of California Higher Education Codes
- Knowledge of California Community College Codes
- Experience with procurement and implementation of an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday,
Responsibilities
- EPlanning for a variety of IT related purchasing needs of the Bond Program. Between
- Effective coordination and communication with all stakeholders.
- Strategic recommendations for IT purchasing solutions and best practices.
- Compliance will all applicable legal requirements and LACCD policies/procedures.
- Administration of the entire procurement process from preparing the appropriate solicitation documents through 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 specifically beneficial for IT purchasing needs.
- Any other tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Contracts.
$131,000-$141,000/yr.
Bonus Pay
A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.
CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.
CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Salary : $131,000 - $141,000