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 diversity and 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.
Our Vision is to collectively create what’s next by harnessing sport, community and the power of our differences. Our Mission is to create an unparalleled Paralympic and Olympic Games for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people.
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
TECHNOLOGY PURCHASING AND CONTRACT MANAGER:
The LA28 Technology team is responsible for both IT for the organization and technology equipment and services to enable the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Within the Technology team, the Program Management Office (PMO) is responsible for technology procurement, contract execution and renewals, purchasing, budget management, operational readiness, and project and program management.
The Technology Purchasing and Contract Manager will report to the Sr. Director, Technology Program Management and serve a key role in managing the large volume of purchasing and contract management required for successful technology delivery.
Beginning as a nimble startup, LA28 will evolve into a multi-billion-dollar organization within the next four years. We are looking for a proactive leader with keen business and technical acumen. As our Technology Purchasing and Contract Manager, you will need an ability to implement processes and structure in a fast-paced environment, an exceptional ability to foster relationships, and the financial foundation to manage spend and meet delivery needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join the LA28 Technology team and bring your skills and passion to execute on our technology initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead contract management, including procurement activities, contract and NDA establishment, contract tracking, negotiation, and administration
- Researching, analyzing, and organizing technical or complex contract specifications, and scopes of work
- Working with technology leads for an overall successful procurement/purchasing process and establishment of an effective contract
- Actively seek and engage with diverse suppliers to create a more inclusive supply chain.
- Interpreting existing contracts and correctly managing renewals and change requests in the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system
- Monitoring contract compliance and adherence to appropriate reporting requirements including monitoring variable costs
- Creating purchase orders (PO’s), managing existing PO’s, initiating PO change requests, create receipts for equipment, and reviewing invoices
- Planning for upcoming equipment purchases to ensure bulk ordering and price discounts where possible
- Maintain asset tracking, receipt of equipment, and adherence to sustainable practices in disposal and purchasing
- Provide reports to sustainability team as needed and ensure efficient tracking to enable sustainability reporting
- Manage supplier onboarding including requesting new supplier set up and serving as the main point of contact for supplier on administrative and invoicing matters
- Track spend to budget across all technology areas and work with technology leads to forecast remaining spend for each fiscal year
- Work closely with Finance on expense reporting, tracking, and forecasting
- Contribute to lifetime budget planning, including cost and volume estimation
Background & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience in purchasing, contract management, procurement, vendor management, expense management, or financial operations.
- Experience in purchasing/procurement in one of the following areas: IT, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity, or Application Development.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and executing a high volume of contracts and/or purchase agreements
- Expert at optimizing performance and terms from suppliers
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically to resolve issues efficiently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members to achieve common goals
- Ability to manage multiple large-scale tasks and priorities simultaneously
- Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Experience working within a complex, cross-functional organization
- Fluent working with Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel
- Experience with Smartsheet a plus
- Experience working in a Contract Lifecycle Management System preferred
- Experience working in an ERP system required, experience with Workday preferred
- Ability to implement and manage change effectively
Position Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Expectations:
- A committed team player with problem-solving skills, comfortable working both in the details and at a higher strategic level
- Confident self-starter – Takes initiative, gathers inputs from key stakeholders, takes action, and resolves challenges proactively
- Ability to work effectively and independently with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and advancing work forward with pace
- Relationship building and negotiating skills – ability to build relationships with external suppliers to set the foundation for effective negotiations
- Collaborative and flexible approach – Ability to roll with the transitional nature of the organization as it grows, adapting quickly to changing priorities and requirements
- Technical and financial acumen – understanding across various technologies, technology equipment and financial terms
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in DEIB to continually enhance procurement and contract management processes
- We currently work 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
- Excitement for the role and opportunity to help shape the future of Los Angeles and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement
Submission Requirements:
- Resume
LA28 does not offer relocation assistance.
The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $105,000.00. 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 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.
