Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager  Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Houston, TX Job Type Regular Full-time Job Number 16496 Department Purchasing Department Opening Date 03/27/2026 Closing Date 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Central Max Number of Applicants 100 Description Benefits Questions Position Description logo with white.png Under general supervision, the Sourcing Manager leads competitive sourcing activities for Harris County by planning and executing solicitations from intake through award recommendation. This position supports county-wide operations serving approximately 5 million residents, 20,000 employees in 80 departments, and roughly $5.5B in annual expenditures. The role develops solicitation strategy, scopes/specifications, evaluation criteria, and solicitation documents; manages bidder communications and timelines; conducts market research and cost/price analysis; and supports evaluation and negotiation activities to achieve best-value outcomes. The Sourcing Manager ensures sourcing actions remain compliant and defensible by applying County policies and applicable procurement requirements, including Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 and applicable federal requirements when federal funds apply. Duties and Responsibilities: Leads intake and procurement planning with departments by defining requirements, scope, evaluation methodology, and timelines, and selecting the legally appropriate procurement method under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 and applicable County policy. Develops and executes competitive solicitations (ITB, RFP, CSP, RFSQ and other authorized methods) including specifications/scopes, evaluation criteria, contractual requirements, required postings/advertisements, addenda control, and vendor communications. Ensures professional services and specialized procurements follow applicable authorities, including Texas Government Code §2254 where applicable, and coordinates compliant documentation for inter-local/cooperative contracting (including authorities such as Chapter 791/Chapter 271 when applicable) and sole source/exception pathways. Manages receipt, review, and evaluation of submissions, including responsiveness checks, evaluation facilitation, clarification processes, negotiation support as applicable, and preparation of defensible award recommendations and approval materials. Performs market research and cost/price analysis to support best-value determinations and total cost of ownership decisions; documents analysis, assumptions, and sourcing rationale to maintain audit-ready procurement files. Coordinates with Purchasing leadership, Legal, Audit, and DEEO as applicable to manage compliance risk, conflicts of interest, protests and challenges, vendor responsibility issues, and corrective actions, and drives continuous improvement of sourcing templates, controls, and workflows. Ensure full compliance with: Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262, Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 (Construction), 2 C.F.R. 200 (federal awards), as amended, GLO CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT requirements. 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. Requirements Education and Experience: Master’s degree in a directly related field and two (2) years of relevant work experience required, including one (1) year public procurement experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field and four (4) years of relevant work experience required, including two (2) years of public procurement experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of public-sector contract management practices, including contract lifecycle administration from launch through close-out, performance management, and enforcement of contract terms across diverse commodity and service categories. Understanding of applicable procurement laws, governance, and compliance requirements, including Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262, County purchasing policies, and applicable federal requirements when federal funds apply. Skill in contract interpretation and document control, including drafting and reviewing amendments, renewals, extensions, and closeouts, and maintaining complete, audit-ready files and defensible documentation. Skill in vendor performance management and issue resolution, including monitoring deliverables and service levels, conducting corrective action follow-up, and coordinating remediation for contractual breaches. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills to coordinate with departments, vendors, Legal, and oversight partners, resolve disputes, and drive timely, compliant outcomes. Proficiency in contract, purchasing, and financial systems and reporting tools used to track contract activity, milestones, spend, and compliance metrics; translates data into actionable reporting and risk monitoring. 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. Preferences Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) preferred. General Information Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: 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: Harris County Purchasing Office Building - 1111 Fannin St 12th Floor Houston, TX 77002 Compensation: Annual Salary Range: Depends On Experience 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.