Procurement Category Manager

The role

You will own category strategy and strategic sourcing for procurement programs. You will build category plans, run competitive sourcing events, and analyze supply chain data to support the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What you will do

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies.
• Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Analyze supply chain data to surface trends and track key performance indicators.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management on complex, deadline-driven programs.
• Proven experience in supply chain data analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work onsite in a Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• Ability to work in an open floorplan working environment.
• Ability to work extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.

Nice to have

• Professional certification such as CPSM or CSCP.
• Experience with enterprise procurement systems, ERP platforms, and data visualization tools.
• Background in the sports, events, or entertainment industry.
• Skill in influencing multiple stakeholders and suppliers across concurrent sourcing events.

Benefits

• The chance to build procurement for a once-in-a-generation Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• A collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in co-creation, inclusion, and integrity.
• Meaningful, high-impact work with a lasting legacy for Los Angeles and the Movement.
• Professional growth alongside a diverse, world-class team.

Before you apply

• LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.
• If based outside the Los Angeles area, you must be able to work on-site in LA.

About the company

LA28 is building procurement for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.