ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 13, ISD - SOURCING AND PURCHASING MANAGER (Emergency Appointment)

Job Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

Applications will be accepted from Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the Service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER

W1082X-FR

The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires , including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Manager XIII, ISD vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager XIII, ISD.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Procurement General Manager with overseeing daily operations, including managing staff, products, and services provided by the organization.
• Directs sourcing and purchasing operations by analyzing, communicating, planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating work, and ensures that the division’s services effectively support the line of business in achieving the mission of the Procurement Service.
• Develops best practices through data analytics, performance measurement, standards, and benchmarking.
• Directs the personnel, fiscal, and other administrative functions of a Procurement Service division; ensures compliance with departmental programs and processes; assists in formulating departmental policy, and directing its execution and evaluating the work accomplished.
• Develops and implements strategies and initiatives to accomplish short and long-range planning objectives conducive to the Service’s line of business, including e-Procurement Transformation; directs the development, implementation and evaluation of new and existing programs, policies, systems and procedures; establishes performance metrics and evaluates the Division’s performance; and identifies and acts on opportunities to improve and maximize the division’s performance, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the Department and a wide variety of purchasing and sourcing professionals; develops new business opportunities with other County departments, governmental agencies, and the public.
• Researches and applies, where appropriate, evolving purchasing industry standards, emerging technologies and management innovations, enhancing the division’s line of business.
• Directs the development and implementation of changes in organization, resolution of work problems, staffing, work priorities, and management information systems to increase effectiveness and efficiency to reduce administrative costs to the division and Department.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders from partnering ISD Services, to align operations with strategic objectives.
• Assists with coordinating and implementing strategic objectives and managing key initiatives to ensure Procurement Services are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Analyzes employee and organizational performance by tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• May act for the Procurement General Manager in their absence.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Option 1: Three years of experience managing an organization of multiple units, including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal, program management and other administrative functions.

Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field - AND - two years of experience managing an organization of multiple units, including directing the budget, personnel, fiscal, program management, and other administrative functions.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Special Requirement Information
* To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within five (5) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

If you are unable to attach the document(s) at the time of filing, you may email to mnavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from application submission. Please include the exam number and exam title. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in public sector purchasing, procurement or sourcing in a lead, supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience participating in organization/service-wide strategic objectives designed to improve operations and enhance customer service and efficiency.
• Experience with Source-To-Pay/e-Procurement enterprise solutions.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement or sourcing processes and procedures.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

Application and Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add MNavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

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Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Have questions about anything listed above?

Contact us:
Exam Number: W1082X-FR
Department Contact Name: Mark Navarro
Department Contact Email: MNavarro2@isd.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)267-2436
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 ]

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