Senior Associate - Procurement and Contract Management

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions. If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

You will help set up the procurement, contracting, and vendor partnerships that keep LA28 venues clean for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Manager, Procurement and Contract Management, you will support sourcing activities, administer contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and lead the accreditation process for janitorial and waste hauling contractors within Cleaning and Waste. In the years leading up to the Games, you will shape accurate records, dependable vendor relationships, and clear accountability from the ground up, and gain cross-functional exposure alongside supportive teammates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development, administration, and tracking of procurement activities, including requests for proposal (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and tenders.
• Coordinate procurement documentation, schedules, and submission requirements, and keep records aligned with project milestones.
• Support development, review, and administration of contracts, scopes of work, and SLAs, including amendments, renewals, and compliance activities.
• Lead the cleaning and waste accreditation process for contractors and vendors in the janitorial and waste hauling industries, supporting onboarding and readiness.
• Track vendor performance, service levels, key performance indicators (KPIs), and contractual requirements, and maintain compliance and performance reporting.

Required Competencies

• 4+ years of experience in procurement, contract management, vendor management, or sourcing, including managing contracts, vendor documentation, and operational deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail across procurement records, contract obligations, and vendor files.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills, turning operational needs into clear contractual expectations for vendors.
• Proven ability to support cross-functional teams in a dynamic, evolving, multi-stakeholder environment while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement, reporting, or contract management platforms to track obligations and milestones.

Valued Experience

• Experience supporting procurement, contracting, vendor onboarding, or service delivery programs.
• Experience with venue operations, logistics, facilities, hospitality, or major events.
• Olympic, Paralympic, FIFA, World Cup, or other major event experience.
• Familiarity with California and local workforce principles.
• Knowledge of public-sector procurement processes or related contracting environments.

What We Offer

• Real ownership of contractor accreditation for cleaning and waste services across Games venues.
• Career-defining exposure to procurement and vendor management on a global stage.
• Transferable skills in sourcing, contract administration, and vendor performance management for future roles.
• A collaborative team where teammates share success, recognize good work, and support one another.

What This Role Means for the Games

Clean, well-serviced venues shape how athletes, spectators, and partners experience the Games. The contracts you manage and the contractors you help accredit keep cleaning and waste services dependable, so each venue is ready when the Olympic and Paralympic Games arrive in Los Angeles.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $73,000.00 - $98,000.00.  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.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

LA28 is committed to 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. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.