Vendor & Procurement Operations Manager

BakerRipley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley is seeking a Support Services Vendor Manager to provide operational, procurement, vendor administration, and inquiry-response support for the Workforce Solutions Financial Aid Services Office in Houston. The role manages onboarding, purchasing requests, purchase orders, and 1099 administration to ensure timely, compliant processing.

The position collaborates with Gulf Coast Workforce Board, HGAC, TWC, and auditors, coordinating input from subject-matter experts, validating

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: At least four years in vendor administration, procurement, purchasing, financial operations, contract administration, public programs, or related area.
• Experience researching and responding to complex management, regulatory, audit, or stakeholder inquiries.
• Experience with purchase orders, vendor documentation, financial reconciliation, or 1099 administration.
• Public sector or nonprofit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor onboarding and documentation, including W-9s, certifications, and system setup.
• Process procurement requests, requisitions, and purchase orders with proper funding and approvals.
• Track open POs, balances, amendments, and renewals; resolve issues with internal departments.
• Reconcile vendor records, invoices, and payments; prepare financial reports.
• Respond to inquiries from Gulf Coast Workforce Board, HGAC, TWC, auditors, and vendors.
• Maintain internal controls, approvals, audit trails, and record retention.

Skills

Vendor administration

Procurement

Purchasing

Financial operations

Public programs

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Job description

BakerRipley is seeking a Support Services Vendor Manager to provide operational, procurement, vendor administration, and inquiry-response support for the Workforce Solutions Financial Aid Services Office in Houston. The role manages onboarding, purchasing requests, purchase orders, and 1099 administration to ensure timely, compliant processing.

The position collaborates with Gulf Coast Workforce Board, HGAC, TWC, and auditors, coordinating input from subject-matter experts, validating