Strategic Procurement Lead for Programs

Houston Food Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 74,080 - 92,600; Full time

Job summary

Houston Food Bank in Houston, TX, seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee centralized procurement for food, supplies, and program materials, guiding the full sourcing process from solicitation to award. You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to drive cost-effectiveness while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and internal requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, vendor management, and data-driven strategies to optimize spend across grants, with responsibility for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5-8 years in Procurement or Purchasing with sourcing/vendor management experience.
• 3-5 years of prior management experience.
• Experience with contract review and administration.
• ERP system experience (Oracle or NetSuite).

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the procurement team, overseeing all purchasing department operations.
• Ensures adherence to the procurement policies and procedures, and supports internal and external audits by maintaining accurate procurement records.
• Oversees the end-to-end purchasing process, including procurement and order expediting, and monitors the requisition process and project ticketing system.
• Leads the formal procurement process from solicitation through award, including issuance of the award letter and MSA.
• Supports contract administration, including contract review, vendor communication, and Contract Management System maintenance.
• Leads sourcing and purchasing activities for food, operational supplies, and program-related materials.
• Evaluates and selects suppliers based on quality, price, support, and reliability, using KPIs and reporting tools.
• Educates suppliers on expectations and negotiates pricing, discounts, and opportunity buys.
• Monitors spending on restricted grants and collaborates with program teams to gather detailed purchase information.
• Analyzes procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize vendor relationships.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

Cost optimization

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Job description

Houston Food Bank in Houston, TX, seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee centralized procurement for food, supplies, and program materials, guiding the full sourcing process from solicitation to award. You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to drive cost-effectiveness while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and internal requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, vendor management, and data-driven strategies to optimize spend across grants, with responsibility for