Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,300.00 - $73,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Job Description
LA28 is the independent, non-profit, and privately funded organizing committee responsible for the successful planning and execution of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As one of the most significant international sporting events, the 2028 Games represent a historic moment as they mark the return of the Summer Olympics to the United States after 32 years. Hosting the Games for the third time in Los Angeles, the committee is dedicated to creating an extraordinary experience that highlights the unique culture, heritage, and spirit of the city and country. With a strong focus on legacy and sustainability, LA28 is... Show More
Job Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- Experience in catering and retail foodservice purchasing preferably in live sport industry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to work on-site in an open office environment in Los Angeles, CA
- Ability to work varying hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak periods
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Manual dexterity for typing and using office equipment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently
- Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
- Collaborative mindset
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant industry experience in catering and retail foodservice preferably with purchasing experience in the live sport industry
- Experience building and implementing tracking programs and reports focused on food quality and guest experience
- Proven success working with a wide range of stakeholders and building excellent working relationships
- Experience delivering complex projects on time and within budget
- Experience working with senior managers across multiple functional areas
- Excellent leadership skills with a track record of budget achievement
- Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Self-starter with experience defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work accordingly
- Collaborative mindset prioritizing team and high performance without ego
- Innovative viewpoint challenging the status quo and thinking ahead for future Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Ability to implement and manage change effectively
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment managing multiple workloads, priorities, and deadlines efficiently
Job Duties
- Develop a plan to identify procurement opportunities that meet core sustainability standards and operational needs
- Work cross-functionally to produce, develop, and deliver food and beverage procurement events
- Produce operational and financial analysis reports for procurement events to support candidate evaluation
- Coordinate logistics planning including scheduling transportation, warehousing, access, and HAACP tracking across venues
- Develop purchasing budgets for key business areas and maintain overall food and beverage budget
- Manage auxiliary budgets and track/report associated costs
- Establish regular cadence of budget revision including variance analysis
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-control measures
- Prepare and deliver ad hoc analysis projects
- Develop and monitor plan deliverables through financial metric and KPI tracking
- Manage purchasing and reconciliation process for direct purchase items
- Develop methods to reconcile actual results in real-time
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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