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.