Strategic Public Procurement Leader

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead complex competitive procurements, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance across county operations serving millions. You will manage timelines, bid communications, and evaluations from intake to award, while mentoring staff and ensuring defensible decisions under state and federal requirements.

Requirements include advanced education in a related field plus multiple years in public procurement, construction procurement

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3 years relevant public procurement experience, including 2 years in public procurement.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience, including 3 years public procurement.
• Construction procurement experience required

Responsibilities

• Leads complex intake and procurement planning with departments and defines requirements, scope, and timelines.
• Develops and executes complex competitive solicitations (RFP, CSP, RFSQ, CMAR) with evaluation criteria.
• Ensures procurement actions follow applicable authorities and county policy.
• Directs receipt, review, evaluation, clarifications, negotiation support, and defensible award recommendations.
• Performs market research and cost/price analysis to support best-value determinations.
• Coordinates with Legal, Auditor, Risk Management to manage compliance risk and drive improvements.

Skills

Public-sector contracting

Procurement laws

Contract interpretation

Vendor performance management

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Contract systems & reporting

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Harris County is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead complex competitive procurements, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance across county operations serving millions. You will manage timelines, bid communications, and evaluations from intake to award, while mentoring staff and ensuring defensible decisions under state and federal requirements.

Requirements include advanced education in a related field plus multiple years in public procurement, construction procurement