Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Diversity Lead

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

Job summary

Port Houston seeks a Supplier Diversity & Market Intelligence Manager to drive a data‑driven sourcing program and expand small business participation. You will lead SBE goal setting, regulatory adherence, and market insights to shape procurement strategy across Port Houston’s operations.

The role partners with agencies, departments, and community organizations to build supplier ecosystems, monitor industry trends, and enhance negotiation outcomes while aligning with capital projects and market

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of SBE program management, supplier development, or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience in construction or engineering procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor industry trends, supply chain fluctuations, commodity pricing, labor market dynamics, and construction forecasts to support proactive procurement planning and early risk detection.
• Conduct market research and supplier availability analyses to identify emerging suppliers, new entrants and consolidation risk with emphasis on small and diverse businesses.
• Build cost models and analyses to strengthen negotiation positions and validate supplier pricing
• Track supplier financial health and risk indicators to flag potential supply chain disruption before it materializes
• Provide strategic insights to internal stakeholders to improve sourcing strategies and long-term supplier planning
• Develop intelligence products such as market reports, risk summaries, supplier landscape assessments, and benchmarking analyses
• Support development of annual sourcing strategies aligned with upcoming capital projects, operational needs, and market conditions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Communication

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Independence

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

B2Gnow

Job description

Port Houston seeks a Supplier Diversity & Market Intelligence Manager to drive a data‑driven sourcing program and expand small business participation. You will lead SBE goal setting, regulatory adherence, and market insights to shape procurement strategy across Port Houston’s operations.

The role partners with agencies, departments, and community organizations to build supplier ecosystems, monitor industry trends, and enhance negotiation outcomes while aligning with capital projects and market