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Contract Manager - Harris Health Medical Division
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About Harris County Purchasing Department:
Accountability, Ethics, Impartiality, Professionalism, Service, Transparency
The Purchasing Department is created for the purpose of providing a "checks and balances" system for expenditure of public funds. The Purchasing Department strives to maintain consistent and open communication with the vendor community and the various supported County departments and agencies.
Every effort is made to operate in an efficient and economical manner consistent with existing laws and sound business practices.
What you will do at Harris County Purchasing Department:
Under general supervision, the Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing contractual agreements for all Harris County entities. Individuals in the position will manage the vendor contract development process through planning, negotiation, and execution. The Contract Manager is expected to demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.
Contract Management:
Manages a portfolio of active contracts and leads the development, execution, and administration of vendor contracts, ensuring proper contract utilization and minimizing inefficiencies. In addition to establishing strategies, approaches, negotiations, awards, amendments, and expirations.
Strategic Planning:
Provides support to Category Managers and Sourcing Managers in negotiating sourced projects within a spend category for various commodities; provides contractual insights to support strategy development.
Process Improvement:
Identifies opportunities for improvement in contract management processes, procedures, and workflows. As well as recommending adjustments to commercial strategies and targets, including contract close-outs and extensions to support Harris County departments.
Collaboration:
Partners with multiple entities within Harris County, including the Purchasing and Legal departments, to manage vendor contracts and establish remediation activities for contractual breaches.
Compliance and Quality Control:
Ensures compliance with contracts, strategy, and process requirements.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in a directly related field and
- Three (3) years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management
OR
- Associate Degree in a directly related field and
- Five (5) years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management
OR
- High School Diploma/GED and
- Seven (7) years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of contract management tools, processes, and analysis.
- Proficiency in contractual structures, terminology, and negotiating.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and analytical thinking skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to manage a portfolio of contracts across multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to establish strong relationships with Departments and vendors to achieve best outcomes.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
- Procurement experience
General Information
Work Schedule
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location:
Harris Health Office Building
4800 Fournace Place, W516
Bellaire, TX 77401
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
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