What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager position at Harris County?
Position Description
Under minimal supervision, the Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the process of identifying, evaluating, and engaging supplies to secure products and services that are key for Harris County's operations. This position involves supplier management, cost control, and ensuring that the Purchasing Office meets organizational needs. Individuals in this role must possess a strategic mindset, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing: Supports the procurement initiatives of strategic sourcing by assisting and developing/driving sourcing strategies for commodities or services within a spend category with the sourcing category manager(s) and stakeholders.
- Sourcing Management: Determines the best sourcing approach to maximize value to the County and decrease the total cost of ownership. Evaluates sourcing events in the intake process, prioritizes them, and aids in identifying potential sourcing opportunities, including contributing to the development of saving estimates. All while actively maintaining an awareness of market conditions and supply opportunities.
- Vendor Management: Assists in vendor negotiations, process improvements, and compliance related activities to meet County goals and ensures vendor feedback is incorporated into the sourcing pipeline to support vendor selection and evaluation.
- Compliance: Ensures all controls and compliance requirements are satisfied throughout the sourcing process.
- Leadership: Leads the development and execution of solicitations, bids, and RFPs including scope, bid and solicitation package development, bidder identification, and creation of advertisements; facilitating bid clarifications and awards.
- Collaboration: Partners with Departments and Purchasing functions throughout the sourcing processes.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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:
- Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field and four (4) years of relevant experience in areas related to sourcing and purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management experience.
OR
- Associate's Degree in a directly related field and six (6) years of relevant experience in areas related to sourcing and purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management experience.
OR
- High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of relevant experience in areas related to sourcing and purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to define clear requirements, scope, and criteria for projects.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence without authority.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
- Skilled in creating, processing, and evaluating bids/solicitations.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate sourcing opportunities, conduct cost modeling, and analyze total cost of ownership.
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.
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
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- 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 objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports To: Sourcing and Contracting Management Director
- Supervises Positions: Sourcing Management
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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com