Procurement Category Manager

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

As Manager, Procurement, you will own category strategy and strategic sourcing for one of the most complex procurement programs in sport. In the years leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, you will shape how LA28 buys the goods and services that bring the Games to life — building category plans from the ground up, running competitive sourcing events, and turning supply chain data into decisions. You will partner across the organization to meet demand responsibly, control cost, and safeguard delivery, creating a procurement foundation that stands up to the demands of Games time.

 

Key Responsibilities

·       Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies grounded in market analysis, internal demand signals, and supplier capabilities.

·       Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, across your