VNI Manager, Procurement Manager

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

VNI Manager, Procurement Manager

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 Sr. Mgr., Procurement and Contracts, the Procurement Manager oversees the procurement efforts for VNI. The Manager will assist the Sr. Manager to deliver according to the LA28 VNI procurement strategy; including preparation of bid documents, review supplier qualifications and approve award recommendations; coordinate VNI procurement efforts in tandem with the central LA28 procurement teams and manage teams of procurement and contracts professionals. In addition, the Manager will play 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 managed procurement activities and led teams for infrastructure projects and/or temporary events.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Execution

• Manage the end-to-end procurement of goods and services for VNI according to the procurement strategy
• Lead internal and contracted procurement professionals, including contracts administrators, construction managers, and procurement specialists
• Validate market sourcing approach, supplier outreach and qualifications
• Prepare bid packages with and ensure relevant standards, requirements and specifications are incorporated from Design & Delivery, Engineering, and other teams and functional areas
• Establish selection criteria and approve award decisions
• Manage handoffs to other teams, including Legal, central LA28 Procurement, Finance and Venue Management
• Ensure LA28 sustainability and impact requirements are incorporated into the procurement process, and report against LA28 metrics

Contracts Management

• Work with the legal teams to translate bid documents at award into contract documents
• Ensure contract documents are stored in the proper repository and referenced in construction management and invoicing systems

Background & Qualifications:

Background and Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in procurement and contracts management of major infrastructure and temporary works. Games and major event experience a plus
• Knowledge of purchasing, payment, and contracts management systems, including but not limited to Agiloft, Workday, Textura, CMiC, Compass and similar
• Experience with leading contracted workforce

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The position is in Los Angeles with in-person attendance required.
• Occasional travel to suppliers' offices and construction sites

Position Requirements:

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 $88,000.00 - $115,000.00. 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.