Procurement Administrator bei Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles, CA

About the Department

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 Los Angeles Superior Court 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 knowledgeable and strategic Procurement Administrator to lead and manage all aspects of the Court’s procurement and contract administration operations. This position oversees a 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 role plays a critical part in mitigating risk and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of essential resources. 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 here. 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 consistent review, training, and enforcement of 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 full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the time of application:

OPTION I: A bachelor’s degree* from an accredited four-year college or university in public or business administration, finance, law, supply chain, logistics, operations management or a closely related field – AND – two (2) years of experience at a level comparable to a Court Principal Procurement Analyst.

OPTION II: A bachelor’s degree* from an accredited four-year college or university in public or business administration, finance, law, supply chain, logistics, operations management or a closely related field – AND – five (5) years of experience in purchasing, contracting, or a related field.

OPTION III: A master’s degree* – AND – three (3) years of experience in purchasing, contracting, or a related field.

OPTION IV: Juris Doctorate* – AND – three (3) years experience in purchasing, contracting, or a related field.

OPTION V: Nine (9) years of experience in purchasing, contracting, or a related field.

*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 HERE.

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 HERE.

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. 

ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.   

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps 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 

Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner

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