Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Intelligence Lead

Port Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking a strategic Supplier Diversity & Market Intelligence Manager to elevate procurement from transactional to data-driven sourcing. The role aligns SBE goals with market insights, supports regulatory compliance, and helps build a robust supplier ecosystem across Port Houston activities.

The Manager will lead market research, supplier availability analyses, and risk monitoring to inform strategic sourcing for capital projects and operations, collaborating with internal teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a 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, and market conditions to support procurement planning.
• Lead SBE program initiatives, set goals, and ensure compliance.
• Analyze supplier availability and participation to expand diversification and reduce risk.
• Develop market intelligence reports and supplier landscape assessments.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate insights into category strategies.

Skills

Analytical Rigor & Data-driven Risk

Attention to Detail

Building Strategic Working relations

Effective Communication & Influencing

Developing Others

Technical/Professional Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Workday

B2Gnow

Job description

Port Houston is seeking a strategic Supplier Diversity & Market Intelligence Manager to elevate procurement from transactional to data-driven sourcing. The role aligns SBE goals with market insights, supports regulatory compliance, and helps build a robust supplier ecosystem across Port Houston activities.

The Manager will lead market research, supplier availability analyses, and risk monitoring to inform strategic sourcing for capital projects and operations, collaborating with internal teams