Lead Procurement Coordinator

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston-Galveston Area Council seeks a Lead Procurement Coordinator to oversee agency procurement activities, focusing on best practices and compliance with governmental regulations. Ideal candidates will possess extensive procurement experience and a relevant bachelor's degree, ensuring effective management of complex proposals and guidelines.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in local government or nonprofit.
• Knowledge of OMB standards required.
• Experience with contract management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• High-level management of procurement activities.
• Develop and manage complex requests for proposals.
• Train and guide lower-level procurement team members.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in complex procurements

Knowledge of governmental bidding practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline

Tools

Accounting software

Purchase order software

Job description

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Houston-Galveston Area Council provided pay range

This range is provided by Houston-Galveston Area Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$76,000.00/yr - $86,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Houston-Galveston Area Council

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.

What will I be doing?

• High-level management and oversight of agency procurement activities utilizing varied best practice procurement methods with a large focus on the Request for Proposal method.
• Review and/or develop specifications/scope of work for agency solicitations
• Develop complex requests for proposals and other solicitations and manage the solicitation through contract award
• Provide guidance and training to lower-level procurement team members
• Be the subject matter expert of procurement process and ensure compliance with internal and external procurement policy and procedure and regulations

Key Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure, under tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
• Applicable experience may substitute for education
• Extensive experience in complex procurements of commodities and complex services
• Extensive background in commodity procurement of varied types and extensive knowledge in large bid tabulations
• In-depth knowledge of governmental bidding and solicitation practices along with OMB standards
• Experience with accounting and purchase order software
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office suite of applications

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
• 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Government Administration

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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