Procurement Administrator

Salary : $137,412.00 - $180,240.00 Annually Location : Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: R9814D Department: 71710 - CONTRACTS AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Position Description The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents. The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today. ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking a strategic Procurement Administrator to lead and manage all aspects of the Court's procurement and contract operation. This position oversees a diverse team responsible for acquiring goods and services that support court-wide functions, ensuring compliance with California Judicial Branch Contracting Law, the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual, and other relevant legal and policy guidelines. This position plays a critical role in finding timely and cost-effective contract solutions for the delivery of essential and day-to-day court services, while mitigating risk. The Procurement Administrator also serves as the final approver and makes recommendations for contracts under $100,000, working closely with Court management to align purchasing strategies with operational needs. For a detailed job description, please click Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals responsible for acquiring goods and services in accordance with applicable state and local laws, including the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual and California Public Contract Code. Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including contract development, competitive solicitations, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and final contract recommendations under $100,000. Ensure legal and policy compliance in all purchasing and contracting activities through thorough docuement review, training and mentoring procurement staff, and enforcing internal controls. Develop and implement procurement policies, contract templates, standard operating procedures, and training programs to improve efficiency and compliance. Represent the Court in negotiations, vendor discussions, external stakeholder engagements, and in resolving procurement-related disputes, protests or audits. THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY This position may be eligible for partial telework following a required three (3) month, on-site training period. Ongoing telework arrangements must comply with the Court's Telework Policy, including the requirement that the employee's approved telework location be within a two-hour reporting distance of the assigned worksite. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin: OPTION I: Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited four-year college or university in public or business administration, finance, law, supply chain, logistics or a closely related field - AND - two (2) years of experience at a level comparable to a Principal Procurement Analyst with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County or any other Court. OPTION II: Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited four-year college or university in public or business administration, finance, law, supply chain, logistics or a closely related field - AND - five (5) years of experience in purchasing and contracting, with at least three (3) years of which must have been in a role supervising or managing a team. OPTION III: Master's degree- AND - four (4) years of experience in purchasing and contracting, with at least two (2) years of which must have been in a role supervising or managing a team. OPTION IV: Juris Doctorate- AND - three (3) years of experience in purchasing, contracting or contract law, with at least one (1) year of which must have been in a role supervising or managing a team. OPTION V: Nine (9) years of experience in purchasing and contracting, with at least six (5) years of which must have been in a role supervising or managing a team. To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page. Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience leading public sector procurement teams and managing end-to-end contracting processes, preferably in a legal, court, government or other public sector setting. Strong working knowledge of the California Judicial Branch Contracting Manual, Public Contract Code, and other relevant procurement regulations. Proven ability to analyze legal and operational risks in contracts and procurement processes, and to develop effective strategies to address them. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with executives, legal counsel, vendors, and cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience using enterprise procurement or contract management systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP, Jaggaer, or similar platforms) Experience as a practicing attorney in the field of contract law. Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), or comparable license and professional certificate. APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING This recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below: EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire. ELIGIBILITY: Application who best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list. Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to Follow us on social media!X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn MegaFlex Benefit Plan Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click . Insurance The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account. Leave Benefits Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave. Holidays - 14 days per year. Bereavement leave Retirement Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary. Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA). If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit . Other Benefits: The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court. The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title. 01 INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process. Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the instructions. 02 TELEWORK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This position may be eligible for partial telework following a required three (3) month, on-site training period. Ongoing telework arrangements must comply with the Court's Telework Policy, including the requirement that the employee's approved telework location be within a two-hour reporting distance of the assigned worksite. Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand this requirement. 03 EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), must be attached to the application to receive credit. Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand this requirement. 04 Which of the following options best describes your qualifying experience: OPTION I: Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited four-year college or university in public or business administration, finance, law, supply chain, logistics or a closely related field - AND - two (2) years of experience as a Court Principal Procurement Analyst. OPTION II: Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited four-year college or university in public or business administration, finance, law, supply chain, logistics or a closely related field - AND - five (5) years of experience in purchasing and contracting, with at least three (3) years of which must have been in a role supervising or managing a team. OPTION III: Master's degree- AND - four (4) years of experience in purchasing and contracting, with at least two (2) years of which must have been in a role supervising or managing a team. OPTION IV: Juris Doctorate- AND - three (3) years of experience in purchasing, contracting or contract law, with at least one (1) year of which must have been in a role supervising or managing a team. OPTION V: Nine (9) years of experience in purchasing and contracting, with at least six (5) years of which must have been in a role supervising or managing a team. None of the above. 05 Describe in detail your qualifying experience related to supervising or managing a team. If not applicable, indicate N/A.Use the following format: Name of the employer(s) Dates of employment Number of hours worked per week Number of staff managed Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY. DO NOT write "See Attached Resume." 06 Describe a time when you had to revise the scope of an existing contract to align with a shift in organizational strategy. What prompted the change, and how did you ensure the updated contract met new business objectives while maintaining compliance? If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A. 07 Please indicate which of the following procurement regulation-related activities you have personally completed (select all that apply): Developed and implemented new standard operating procedures. Drafted and distributed internal guidance on the interpretation of procurement regulations and laws. Prepared and issued customer guidance memoranda outlining acquisition procedures and timelines Designed and delivered training session for formal briefings specifically focused on procurements regulations. None of the above. 08 What is the total value (including base and option years) of the largest contract you have personally awarded or administered? Please include the total dollar amount, a brief description of the contract, and, if available, a link to the solicitation or award document. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 09 Please describe the most challenging negotiation you have been involved in. In your response, include the key concerns you had to address, the outcome of the negotiation, and upon reflection, whether you would approach the situation differently and why. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 10 Do you have experience developing contracts pursuant to California Judicial Branch Contract Law, Public Contact Code or other procurement regulations? If yes, please describe. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 11 Please indicate if you possess any of the following experience (select all that apply): Experience with contract law in the capacity of a practicing attorney. Experience with contract law as a public or private sector professional. Experience in public sector procurement. Experience with the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual or Public Contract Code in the capacity of a Court employee. None of the above. 12 Please select the professional certification(s) you currently hold (select all that apply): Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Other (please specify) None 13 If you selected "Other" in Question 12, please specify your professional certification. If not applicable, indicate N/A. 14 Please describe your experience practicing contract law as an attorney and how it informs your procurement work. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04