Sport Equipment Manager

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will be hosted in Los Angeles, California in 2028, returning to the United States for the first time in over 30 years. 2028 will be the first time LA hosts the Paralympic Games, creating an opportunity to expand awareness, understanding and inclusion of people with disabilities.

LA28, the organizers for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, is on a mission to create an unparalleled Games experience for athletes, fans, partners, our community and our people. Our vision is to collectively create what's next through sport, community and the power of our differences.

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will represent LA and leverage the strength of our community's diversity and creativity as we collectively work to design a Games that we all want to be a part of. We do this by focusing on people and by inviting everyone into the story of the LA28 Games.

The LA28 organizing committee is an independent, non-profit organization that is privately funded and governed by a board of directors.

Values and Behaviors:

• Optimism – Embody a positive, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented attitude in everything we do; challenge the status quo, inspire and support one another to achieve our best; have our eyes on the future and believe we can make a meaningful impact
• Integrity – We communicate openly and honestly, listen, and respectfully value multiple perspectives; we do what we say and are accountable for everything we do; we do the right thing, always. Even when it isn't easy
• Excellence – We hold ourselves to the highest standard and expectations; we live our values and truths and persevere through challenges; we are continuous learners and adapt and pivot with speed to meet changing needs
• Inclusion – We seek to represent, include, empower and level the playing field; our work reflects the communities we serve and the world in which we live; we leverage our platforms to bring awareness to issues relevant to who we are
• Co-Creation – We are authors of a shared story. Everyone contributes their unique voice to our shared mission; we share pride in our accomplishments and ownership of our shortcomings
• Boldness – We embrace creativity, courage and outside-the-box thinking; we are unafraid to take risks, explore unconventional solutions, and learn from the process; we are innovators, disruptors, and challengers of the status quo

Manager, Sport Equipment:

The Manager Sport Equipment will play a critical role within the LA28 Sport team, reporting to the Vice President Sport and leading on the procurement of all LA28 sport equipment required for the delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic sports. This role will work within Sport and with the Competition Management team to progress the detailed plans for all sport equipment for pre-Games testing and Games-time.

The role will be expected to collaborate within the Sport department as well as with other LA28 functions including Logistics, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Commercial and Brand/Look.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning

• Develop and refine the project timeline and key deliverables for the sport equipment project including procurement timelines
• In coordination with each sport manager, research and analyze the market for sport equipment for each sport
• Create a warehousing/storage plan and identify all needs with LA28 Logistics
• Develop a clear sport equipment dissolution plan in coordination with Logistics, Finance and sport stakeholders
• Build a sport equipment database estimated at 4000 line items that covers all equipment to procure for all competition and training venues as well as any sport testing
• Develop all types of supplier agreements in coordination with other LA28 Functions including Procurement, Legal, Finance and Commercial, to submit to IOC and IPC for approval
• Develop a pre-Games/testing and Games-time operating plan including workforce plans and all storage requirements

Procurement & Partnerships

• In consultation with each Sport Manager, identify for the organization any potential partnership opportunities with suppliers or vendors
• With LA28 Procurement, develop procurement timelines for all equipment and any processes specific to sport equipment
• Research lead times for the procurement of larger sport equipment items, insuring they align with any testing activities for the specific sport/discipline and Games-time as well as aligning with venue build timelines
• Develop RFPs in consultation with the LA28 Procurement team and with sport specific and technical input from LA28 Sport Managers
• Support with supplier negotiations
• Educate suppliers on the rules surrounding trademarks on sport equipment at the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Design & Delivery

• Work with LA28's designers to confirm all Look elements related to sport equipment
• Coordinate with Sport Managers to receive all IF approvals related to sport equipment design
• Educate suppliers on the design process and requirements including approvals for application
• Develop the receiving process for all sport equipment as well as distribution to venues
• Recruit, on-board and lead sport equipment team members to support the management and delivery of sport equipment procurement and operations

Administration & Reporting

• Manage and refine the sport equipment budget, providing updates as requested
• Report on the schedule of deliverables for the sport equipment project, keeping leadership briefed on any issues and identifying risks

Background & Qualifications:

• 5-7 years' experience in procurement and/or logistics, ideally in the sport's industry
• Experience negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues
• Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with experience in defining tasks, seeking feedback, and evolving work
• Required proven ability of building good interpersonal relationships with people across the organization, while balancing assertiveness with diplomacy
• Ability to implement and manage change effectively

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Expectations:

• Ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as a background in sport
• Strong communication, team building, and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative mindset; someone who prioritizes the team and fosters a culture of high performance without ego
• An innovative viewpoint, willing to challenge the status quo and thinking ahead to the future possibilities within the Movement
• Ability to work effectively in a close team environment

Submission Requirements:

• Resume

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We strive to build a team that is diverse, inclusive and encourages qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We will consider all qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local law. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.