Procurement Services Coordinator

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County Procurement Services Coordinator $115,428 to $142,992

Annually Insurance:

Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans To learn more, visit: https://www.lacoe.edu Online applications must be submitted by: 7/1/2026 11:59 P.M. (Pacific)

Retirement:

PERS Defined Benefit Plan Paid Time Off:

24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days. Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking self-starting individuals with a strong background in procurement services, contract development, and purchasing to apply for the Procurement Services Coordinator position. The Procurement Services Coordinator plans, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the procurement of services, supplies, equipment, and operating systems; assists in the development and implementation of purchasing and contract policies and procedures. The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the

Following Knowledge:

Applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and codes pertaining to public purchasing and contracting Policies, rules, and regulations applicable to purchasing and contracting Principles and techniques of business administration Principles and practices of contract law, purchasing techniques, and specification writing Concepts and techniques for utilizing current and new technology in applicable areas Procurement software platforms and related systems that streamline and enhance the procurement lifecycle including sourcing, vendor management, contract management, and purchase order processing Fundamental concepts of employment laws, codes, and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements

Competencies:

Analyzing & Interpreting Data

• Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data Critical Thinking
• Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims Decision Making
• Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Industry Monitoring
• Grasping the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industry Legal & Regulatory Navigation
• Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Professional & Technical Expertise
• Applying technical subject matter to the job Using Technology
• Working with electronic hardware and software applications Oral Communication
• Engaging effectively in dialogue Writing
• Communicating effectively in writing Customer Focus
• Attending to the needs and expectation of customers Negotiating
• Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromises Relationship Building
• Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships Managing Performance
• Ensuring superior individual and group performance Teamwork
• Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Project Management
• Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives Cultural Proficiency
• Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures

Required Education and Experience Education:

A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 24 semester or 36 quarter verifiable college coursework units in business administration, contract administration, contract law, public finance, or other field closely related to the job requirements of the classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Experience:

Three years of experience in contract development, contract administration, and purchasing, for a wide variety of services and/or materials in a public agency, including one year of lead or supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements:

A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to provide transportation between job sites may be required. Hybrid remote schedules may be available. Selection Process Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a Performance Examination and Structured Interview. Contact For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to Hannah Gia at gia_hannah@lacoe.edu For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon

• Fri 8:00 am
• 5:00 pm) For complete application information, please go to https://www.

lacoe.edu/pc LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242 Additional Information Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/classified . For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible. This examination is authorized as Open, open to the public.

Recruitment ID:

26-LAC680 This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.