Provide strategic oversight for the Strategic Sourcing and Business Jobs & Social Responsibility divisions to maximize LAWA's economic impact in procurement and job creation.
About the Role
Achieve significant and positive economic outcomes from LAWA's procurements that benefit diverse communities throughout the Los Angeles region. Act as the primary representative to promote procurement and job opportunities within the community. Enhance outreach to the business community, boost overall participation in procurements, encourage new participants, and improve supplier diversity. Transform the LAWA procurement process to make it more accessible, efficient, and transparent for all suppliers. Promote initiatives to build capacity among emerging business enterprises. Improve the timeliness, quality, consistency, and efficiency of procurements. Foster a cohesive approach for generating jobs, upskilling workers, and meeting the future workforce needs of the local aviation sector. Utilize data-informed decision-making by assessing and addressing technology needs to support procurement processes. Increase transparency, metrics, and reporting on LAWA's performance in achieving business enterprise and inclusivity goals. Enhance employee development within the divisions, ensuring that internal workforce needs for the future are met. Facilitate the transformation of the Strategic Sourcing Division into a strategic business partner, making it more service-oriented and proactive in assisting internal stakeholders with current and future procurement needs. Incorporate sustainability objectives into the procurement process.
Responsibilities
Achieve significant and positive economic outcomes from LAWA's procurements that benefit diverse communities throughout the Los Angeles region.
Act as the primary representative to promote procurement and job opportunities within the community.
Enhance outreach to the business community, boost overall participation in procurements, encourage new participants, and improve supplier diversity.
Transform the LAWA procurement process to make it more accessible, efficient, and transparent for all suppliers.
Promote initiatives to build capacity among emerging business enterprises.
Improve the timeliness, quality, consistency, and efficiency of procurements.
Foster a cohesive approach for generating jobs, upskilling workers, and meeting the future workforce needs of the local aviation sector.
Utilize data-informed decision-making by assessing and addressing technology needs to support procurement processes.
Increase transparency, metrics, and reporting on LAWA's performance in achieving business enterprise and inclusivity goals.
Enhance employee development within the divisions, ensuring that internal workforce needs for the future are met.
Facilitate the transformation of the Strategic Sourcing Division into a strategic business partner, making it more service-oriented and proactive in assisting internal stakeholders with current and future procurement needs.
Incorporate sustainability objectives into the procurement process.
Qualifications
Minimum of ten years in a procurement environment, with at least seven years in senior-level managerial roles focused on the development, implementation, and management of procurement policies and procedures, or an acceptable equivalent. Strong understanding of applicable procurement laws, rules, and regulations. Experience presenting to the public, government bodies, and other agencies. Desired experience in administering Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for construction and professional services, as well as Requests for Bids (RFBs) for goods and services. Familiarity with public sector purchasing rules, regulations, and requirements is preferred. Desired experience in workforce development programs. Experience managing stakeholder relationships and community engagement is preferred. U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to relocate to the Los Angeles, California area.
Required Skills
Proven track record of delivering tangible outcomes and results, demonstrating a proactive attitude, and influencing internal and external stakeholders. Possess a leadership and communication style suitable for guiding a diverse team.
Established ability to create, develop, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Skilled in motivating and energizing teams, thriving in dynamic environments, and inspiring staff under pressure.
A strategic and visionary thinker, maintaining a focus on the bigger picture while pursuing specific short-term goals.
An engaged and visible leader who is actively present in the organization, avoiding a detached "ivory tower" approach.
Strong leadership and development skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
An effective team builder and inclusive leader who collaborates with others to achieve common goals. Deep commitment to ethics, diversity, equality, and inclusion, with respect for all individuals and communities.
Entrepreneurial, bold, and innovative, consistently seeking to create value.
Attracts and develops top talent, driven to deliver results, and holds themselves and their teams accountable for performance.
Preferred Skill
Bilingual in Spanish
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation range $191,490-$279,979.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Los Angeles World Airports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis protected by law.