Strategic Contracts Administrator – Public Sector Procurement

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (holidays, vacation,

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Wellness and employee discounts

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is a leading healthcare institution in Texas seeking a Purchasing Contracts Administrator to manage complex construction and service contracts, including RFPs, RFQs and ITBs. You will ensure compliance with state and federal procurement requirements and support contract development and evaluation processes.

As part of a world‑renowned organization, you will monitor contractor performance, process invoices, maintain records, and communicate project status to stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of purchasing concepts and principles for complex contracts is required.
• Familiarity in project management preferred.
• Manages HR activities of department in regards to recruiting and hiring, training, mentoring, performance evaluations.
• Certifications: CPPB (UPPCC) or CPPM (APS) or CTCD (Texas).

Responsibilities

• Executes and administers complex construction or services contracts (RFP/RFQ/ITB) and related documentation.
• Publishes documents for contract documentation and ensures timely completion.
• Assists in scope of work development, evaluation methodologies, price proposals, and contract formulation.
• Monitors contract actions for compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Tracks contractor performance and communicates progress to contract representatives.
• Verifies and routes invoices with proper documentation to justify payments.
• Documents contractual events and maintains records.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Purchasing concepts

Project management

HR activities management

CPPB/UPPCC certification

CPPM/APS certification

CTCD/Texas Comptroller

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Business, related field

Job description

UTHealth Houston is a leading healthcare institution in Texas seeking a Purchasing Contracts Administrator to manage complex construction and service contracts, including RFPs, RFQs and ITBs. You will ensure compliance with state and federal procurement requirements and support contract development and evaluation processes.

As part of a world‑renowned organization, you will monitor contractor performance, process invoices, maintain records, and communicate project status to stakeholders while