PORT PROCUREMENT OFFICER

About the role

The Port of Long Beach is seeking a Port Procurement Officer. This is an at-will position. The salary range is $131,158.14 - $183,620.57.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Communications or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience in the field of procurement, policy, analysis or contract administration.
• Minimum of two years serving in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement principles, practices, processes and contract administration.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices related to the planning, organizing, and application of local, state or federal programs in contracting.
• Knowledge of best practices for effective outreach, marketing and community/business engagement.
• A successful record of influence, business community building, networking, and deploying effective programs for diversity and compliance.
• Ability to effectively use MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other related applications.
• Ability to create charts, graphs and documents for presentations.

Skills

• Knowledge of state, federal, local government regulations and/or contracting.
• Prior Port or City experience.
• Experience with local, state or federal regulatory agencies, community organizations, business leaders, elected officials and constituents.

Benefits

An attractive package of executive-level benefits is also included, with the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse and dynamic areas of the United States. The Port’s generous benefits package includes:

• Auto Allowance– $450.00 per month
• Executive Leave– 40 hours per year
• Retirement– CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security
• Pay for Performance– Pay for Performance is awarded based on employee performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
• Deferred Compensation–The City contributes up to 5% of the base salary for all qualified members contributing to the 457(b) plan.
• Group Health Insurance– Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
• Life Insurance– City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance– City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation–Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin, which is equivalent to two weeks on an annual basis. Vacation can be used after six months of service.
• Sick Leave– Accrued at 8 hours per month. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and /or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
• Paid Parental Leave– After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with the child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
• Holidays– 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
• Education Reimbursement – Tuition reimbursement allows employees to obtain additional education or training.
• Annual Physical– Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at the city's expense through the city-provided program.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness– As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• 529 college savings plan– The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university – or two-year technical or vocational institution.

Pay and Schedule

The Port of Long Beach has established an annual salary range of $131,158.15 - $183,620.57 (Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint of the salary range; however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization).