Strategic Contracts & Compliance Lead

Port Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston seeks a Contract Administrator to manage contracts over $50,000, ensuring compliance, timely tracking, and robust supplier performance monitoring. The role drives efficiency through e-procurement systems and close collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading contract administration, organizing documents, and supporting procurement program design to achieve cost savings and reduced liability for Port Houston. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3+ years of procurement or contracts administration experience.
• Certified Public Purchasing Officer preferred.
• Certified Texas Procurement Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration for contracts over $50,000, including tracking and compliance.
• Maintain and organize contract documents; ensure database functionality for procurement.
• Support bid/proposal processes and supplier performance monitoring.
• Design procurement programs to improve efficiency, cost savings, and risk management.

Skills

Contract management

Contract monitoring

E-procurement software

MS Office

Public speaking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance or related field

Tools

Contract management software

E-procurement system

Job description

Port Houston seeks a Contract Administrator to manage contracts over $50,000, ensuring compliance, timely tracking, and robust supplier performance monitoring. The role drives efficiency through e-procurement systems and close collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading contract administration, organizing documents, and supporting procurement program design to achieve cost savings and reduced liability for Port Houston. Strong communication is essential.