LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES Assistant Director of Supply Chain Services (Emergency Appointment) The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) the largest municipal utility in the nation is seeking an Assistant Director of Supply Chain Services to assist in the overall daily operation of LADWP's procurement activities including, but not limited to, administration, planning, organizing, staffing and control of purchasing operations. Candidates must possess demonstrated leadership experience with a minimum of ten (10) years in a purchasing environment with five (5) years of management experience in a unionized public procurement environment being preferable. Candidates should be able to provide oversight and ensure all purchases are in compliance with the City Charter and LADWP procurement policies and procedures, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a determination to develop and implement standards that promote best practices purchasing methods. To be considered for this opportunity, submit a resume and cover letter electronically as soon as possible to Bill Hawkins, The Hawkins Company 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste.110-216, Los Angeles, CA 90045, bill@the hawkinscompany.com. Application materials received by January 17, 2014 will receive first consideration. This position is open until filled. This is an Emergency Appointment (12 months). Salary is in the $150,000 - $175,000 range DOQ. Profile can be viewed at www.thehawkinscompany.com after 12/20/2013. For additional information, contact Bill Hawkins at 310 348-8800 or Yonnine Hawkins 323.252.1655,yonnine@thehawkinscompany.com or Brett Byers 323.403-8279, brett@thehawkinscompany.com The LADWP is an EEO/ADA employer.