What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Harris County?
Position Overview
The Procurement Manager is a key leader responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services for the Office of County Engineering (OCE). This role is vital to ensuring the smooth execution of procurement strategies, compliance with relevant laws and policies, and delivering efficient support to various departments.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee procurement activities including planning, verifying specifications, developing price schedules, and finalizing solicitation documents to ensure efficient completion.
- Ensure all procurement actions adhere to city policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Research products and vendors to assess market trends, price fluctuations, and potential risks, using this information to guide procurement decisions.
- Review, execute, and negotiate contracts and purchase orders, ensuring they comply with legal and organizational standards.
- Provide expert guidance on procurement needs, offering technical assistance to departments for goods and services.
- Create detailed specifications and pricing matrices for procurement, ensuring a fair and transparent evaluation and selection process.
- Design and deliver training on procurement policies and procedures, mentoring city employees and suppliers.
- Generate reports, presentations, and debriefings on procurement activities and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Guide and support the evaluation of complex, high-profile procurements, helping to determine solicitation methods.
- Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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
- Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience
- Six (6) years of professional experience in purchasing, procurement, or contracting, including the preparation of solicitations and contracts.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Solid understanding of procurement best practices, supply chain management, and inventory control.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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.
Education
- A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPM) is preferred.
Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience working within a county government setting, demonstrating a strong understanding of county-specific procurement processes, regulations, and operational requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Hybrid schedule: Three days in the office and two days working from home.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
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.
