Harris County

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About Harris County Purchasing Department: Accountability, Ethics, Impartiality, Professionalism, Service, Transparency • The Purchasing Department is created for the purpose of providing a "checks and balances" system for expenditure of public funds. The Purchasing Department strives to maintain consistent and open communication with the vendor community and the various supported County departments and agencies. • Every effort is made to operate in an efficient and economical manner consistent with existing laws and sound business practices. What you will do at Harris County Purchasing Department: Under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, the Sourcing and Contracting Director will be responsible for overseeing, developing, and directing the work of Sourcing and Contracting Managers, which includes contract authoring and execution, post-award contract administration, reporting and analysis, amendments, and sourcing execution. Individuals in this role will establish strategic plans for departmental long-term and short-term goals, review processes, policies, and procedures, and implement changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. The Sourcing and Category Director is expected to possess excellent leadership, planning, decision-making, and communication skills to be successful in this position. Essential Functions and Duties: Strategic Planning: • Develops and implements a strategic plan that outlines departmental best practices, establishes clear expectations and guidelines for sourcing and contract management efforts, and identifies areas for growth and improvement. Leadership and Management: • Provides leadership, management, and oversight to Sourcing and Contracting department staff and other Harris County entities in purchasing-related areas. Conducts assessments, fosters development, and provides coaching and motivation to cultivate a high-performing team. Process Improvement: • Evaluates and implements areas of continuous improvement in sourcing and contract management processes. Communication and Collaboration: • Establishes and manages business relationships with various departments and other external stakeholders that utilize Harris County Purchasing services. Collaborates closely with Sourcing and Contract managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies and maintain contracts. Compliance and Quality Assurance: • Ensures adherence to Harris County's compliance standards, policies, and procedures. Performance Management: • Directs the Purchasing Department in defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and determining additional contract performance targets. Provides analysis and reporting tools for monitoring and measuring the efficiency of sourcing and contract management. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Education & Experience: • Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university • Ten (10) years of relevant sourcing or contracting work experience. OR • Associate's Degree in a directly related field from an accredited college or university • Twelve (12) years of relevant sourcing or contracting work experience. WITH • Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience. Knowledge Skills, and Abilities: • Advanced cycle knowledge of Sourcing and Contract Management methodologies and tools. • Knowledge of market trends, strategy development, supplier relationship management, and contract lifestyle management. • Excel oral and written communication skills. • Strong leadership, collaboration, prioritization, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills. • Skilled in planning, implementing, improving, and evaluating programs, policies, and procedures. • Ability to plan, track progress, manage change, resolve conflict, build consensus, and motivate team members across multiple projects. • Ability to manage high-value sourcing events and contracts. • Ability to establish strong relationships and influence peers and key stakeholders. • Excellent Customer Service Skills NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Position Type, Hours and Salary: • Regular | Full-Time • Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm • Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department. Location: • 1111 Fannin St 12th floor Houston TX 77002 Reporting Relationships: • Reports to: Assistant Purchasing Agent • Supervises: Sourcing Manager and Contract, Assistant Director Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: • This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine. The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. • The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking. • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: • This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine. • The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. • The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.