Procurement Administrator

Procurement Administrator

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.

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

Option II : A bachelor's degree

Option III : A master's degree

Option IV : Juris Doctorate

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

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