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Worley

<div></div><div><div>Senior Manager, Field Procurement Management - HOU046M</div><div>
Company: Worley</div><div>
Primary Location: USA-TX-Houston</div><div>
Job: Warehousing and Material Control</div><div>
Schedule: Full-time</div><div>
Employment Type: Employee</div><div>
Management Level: Senior Manager</div><div>
Job Posting: Sep 15, 2025</div><div>
Unposting Date: Oct 15, 2025</div><div>
Reporting Manager Title: Sr. Director, Supply Chain &ndash; US Construction</div><div>
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Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We&rsquo;re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Manager, Field Procurement Management position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of procurement and materials management to ensure the successful delivery of equipment, materials, and third-party contract services. This role supports Worley&rsquo;s vision of delivering sustainable change by ensuring compliance with quality standards, optimizing cost-efficiency, and meeting project schedule requirements. The position plays a pivotal role in supporting our customers&rsquo; journey toward sustainability by driving innovation and efficiency in procurement practices.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive Procurement Plan for each project, outlining key equipment, materials, and third-party service requirements. Ensure alignment with project timelines, budgets, and Worley&rsquo;s sustainability goals.
Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain an approved vendor list. Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality compliance and timely delivery.
PO Management: Prepare and issue requests for quotations (RFQs), evaluate vendor bids, and provide recommendations for contract awards. Negotiate terms to achieve optimal outcomes for the organization.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Process Optimization: Develop and refine systems, processes, and tools to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align procurement activities with broader organizational initiatives and customer requirements.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the procurement process and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
Sustainability Integration: Drive sustainability-focused initiatives within the procurement function, aligning with Worley&rsquo;s commitment to deriving the majority of revenue from sustainability-related projects by FY26.
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Educational Background: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, or a related discipline, including supervisory or project management roles.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse teams. Experience in driving change and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Strategic Thinking: Strong problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of procurement systems, processes, and tools. Experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex proposals and reports to senior leadership. Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
Business Acumen: Solid understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and sustainability principles. Ability to align procurement practices with organizational goals.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong stakeholder management abilities with a participative management style and a cooperative approach to conflict resolution.
Sustainability Commitment: Passion for driving sustainable practices and contributing to a more sustainable future.
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Moving forward together
We&rsquo;re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there&rsquo;s a path for you here. And there&rsquo;s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.</div></div>

Senior Manager, Field Procurement Management

NDT Global

NDT Global is the leading provider of ultra-high-tech diagnostic inspection solutions, advanced data analysis and integrity assessment services for ensuring the safety and longevity of energy-sector infrastructure assets. Recognized as the forerunner in ultrasonic inspection technologies comprising Pulse Echo, Pitch-and-Catch and Phased Array, as well as Acoustic Resonance (ART Scan) methodologies, the company also deploys a range of non-ultrasonic technologies, such as Inertial Measurement Units, with more under development. NDT Global strategically applies its inspection technologies to detect, diagnose and model various types of threat—circumferential or axial cracks, metal loss, geometry, mapping, and more—across diverse classes of assets. By providing predictive, decision-ready insights driven by the world’s most accurate data, NDT Global enables the conditions for asset owners to optimize infrastructure health and drive operational efficiencies while reducing risk and minimizing their carbon footprint.
 
Purpose: 
As a Buyer at NDT Global, you will be part of an international procurement team, taking on both operational and strategic responsibilities. The increasingly complex nature of supply chain processes requires a high level of planning, organization, and collaboration across all partners. We’re confident that, as a procurement expert, you’ll rise to the challenge and help us explore innovative, forward-thinking approaches in purchasing.
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Manages the end-to-end procurement process for mechanical and electronic parts, consumables and services required for complex pipeline inspections and their ongoing operation</li>
<li>Maintains strong relationships within the existing supplier network while actively leading the identification, selection, and qualification of new suppliers</li>
<li>Negotiates contracts and pricing to achieve optimal commercial outcomes</li>
<li>Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders across departments, demonstrating a strong service-oriented mindset to ensure procurement solutions align with operational needs and expectations</li>
<li>Proactively manages procurement activities to meet project targets for cost, schedule, and quality</li>
<li>Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures and standards</li>
</ul>
Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Completed technical or commercial training and/or holds a university degree</li>
<li>Extensive professional experience in procurement</li>
<li>Ability to read technical drawings and knowledge of materials technology is a plus</li>
<li>Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred)</li>
<li>Fluent in English with strong negotiation and communication skills</li>
</ul>
Benefits: 
Competitive Salary with a clear and defined career path
 All PTO is deposited day 1 - No accrual
 Matching 401K
 All benefits begin the 1st day of the next month
 Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 working remotely

Buyer

Audubon Companies

<div>Audubon is currently seeking a Buyer, Sr to join our team in the Houston area. The Buyer, Sr will be responsible for providing comprehensive pre-award and post-award procurement services in support of the Company's long-lead goods and services requirements. This role requires consistent onsite presence (minimum of three days per week) to ensure close coordination with Company stakeholders and alignment with project objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Pre-Award Services
<ul>
<li>Document Review and Development &ndash; Review and prepare bid lists, scopes of work, pricing schedules, specifications, drawings, and related documentation to ensure completeness and clarity prior to tender issuance.</li>
<li>Tender Management &ndash; Draft and issue RFQs and ITTs in accordance with Company templates; manage tender processes including clarifications and evaluations.</li>
<li>Contract Clarifications &ndash; Prepare draft responses to bidder contract clarifications for subsequent Company legal review and approval.</li>
<li>Negotiation Facilitation &ndash; Facilitate negotiations with tenderers in the presence of, and under the direction of, Company representatives.</li>
<li>Contract Award &ndash; Support the development of award recommendations; facilitate the contract award process. Final approvals remain the sole responsibility of the Company.</li>
</ul>
Post-Award Services
<ul>
<li>Supplier management (progress and expenditure tracking).</li>
<li>Expediting to ensure compliance with delivery requirements.</li>
<li>Logistics coordination.</li>
<li>Oversight and administration of quality audits mandated by the Company.</li>
</ul>
Deliverables
<ul>
<li>Regular progress reports on procurement activities.</li>
<li>Formal bid tabulation and evaluation reports.</li>
<li>Drafts and final versions of RFPs, RFQs, and contracts.</li>
<li>A log of all change orders.</li>
<li>Final contract close-out documentation.</li>
<li>Any other deliverables required by the Company.</li>
</ul>
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies' Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:</li>
<li>Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety</li>
<li>Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities</li>
<li>Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions</li>
<li>Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements</li>
</ul>
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Management, Logistics or related field highly desired or equivalent work experience in purchasing and supply chain.</li>
<li>Product knowledge of all materials and services being purchased, what is being built and supplier base required.</li>
<li>Demonstrates complete understanding of project procurement process, procedures and terminology, sourcing strategy, commercial terms, applicable laws and regulations, the Company's</li>
<li>Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Advanced understanding of economic factors which affect project costs, schedule and profit impact of decisions.</li>
<li>Progressive experience in procurement / contracting, supplier quality and business systems, and development and implementation of sourcing strategies.</li>
<li>Experience with bid evaluation, purchase negotiation and commercial recommendation.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.</li>
<li>Ability to persuade individuals with differing opinions or interest to change criteria or methods, accept findings or reach agreement on a variety of technical or commercial points.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Procurement Software, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software and MS Office including Word, Excel and/or Access, PowerPoint with ability to download, manipulate and report data.</li>
<li>Ability to pay close attention to details.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management for major capital projects, preferably within the energy sector.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of pre-award and post-award procurement processes.</li>
<li>Proficiency in supplier management, tender preparation, and contract negotiations.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities while maintaining compliance with Company standards and timelines.</li>
<li>Familiarity with long-lead equipment procurement will be considered an advantage.</li>
</ul>
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Buyer V

Venture Global LNG

<div>Venture Global LNG (&quot;Venture Global&quot;) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global's modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

Responsibilities:

The Procurement Specialist &ndash; Direct Materials will partner with internal stakeholders in the Venture Global Projects, Operations and Pipeline teams to ensure the needs for direct materials, rental equipment and other fabricated goods are addressed. In this individual contributor role, the Procurement Specialist will develop sourcing and procurement strategies, generate requests for proposals, conduct bid events, negotiate and initiate agreements as needed to support project schedules and budgets. This position requires knowledge of the procurement function, familiarity with contracting concepts, practices and procurement strategies. The Procurement Specialist must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions to find the best opportunity for Venture Global with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.

Additional job responsibilities include the following:
<ul>
<li>Apply procurement strategies and advise on strategic direction to maximize value in support of business objectives.</li>
<li>Apply supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented.</li>
<li>Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required.</li>
<li>Conduct pre-qualification activities, generate requests for proposal, issue Purchase Orders or Complex Purchase Orders for the purchase of direct materials, rental equipment or fabricated goods.</li>
<li>Conduct pre-bid conferences, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and recommend awards aligned with business needs.</li>
<li>Understand and be able to negotiate terms and conditions, define and document scopes of work, and evaluate pricing in agreements to protect the company from risks and liabilities.</li>
<li>Draft, review, approve and negotiate a variety of contracts, contract amendments and contract extensions with the support of Contract Administration and Legal.</li>
<li>Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to develop bid lists and bid packages.</li>
<li>Provide stakeholders with recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative bid analysis.</li>
<li>Assist internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships.</li>
<li>Ensure all agreements and purchases follow all company policies and procedures and are compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Perform other duties assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field.</li>
<li>3 years or more in a similar procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or construction projects with civil, structural and mechanical scopes.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of sourcing, contracting and procurement processes.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present key details and conclusions.</li>
<li>Proficient with MS OfficeSuite, SAP and Coupa procurement and contract management systems is preferred.</li>
<li>Interest in and comfort with being a part of a team environment with rapidly changing assignments and priorities.</li>
<li>Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to accurately prepare periodic procurement reports.</li>
<li>Willing to report in office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work require.</li>
<li>Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers is required.</li>
<li>Periodic travel to sites in Louisiana and/or suppliers in various domestic and international locations will be required.</li>
<li>May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.</li>
<li>Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desired.</li>
</ul>
Work Hours: 9AM &ndash; 5PM, Mon &ndash; Friday (some overtime may be required)

Work Location: Houston, TX and/or Arlington, VA

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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Specialist, Procurement - Direct Materials

<div>Venture Global LNG (&quot;Venture Global&quot;) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global's modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

Responsibilities:

The Procurement Analyst &ndash; Direct Materials will partner with others in the Procurement team to support Venture Global Projects, Operations and Pipeline activities. In this individual contributor role, the Procurement Analyst will learn and execute basic requests for proposals, support development of bid event materials, facilitate the execution of NDAs, negotiate terms and conditions and execute Material Purchase Orders as needed to support the stakeholder schedules and budgets. This position requires knowledge of the procurement function, ability to learn and apply basic contracting concepts and conduct procurement activities. The Procurement Analyst must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions to find the best opportunity for Venture Global with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.

Additional job responsibilities include the following:
<ul>
<li>Learn and apply procurement processes and supply chain best practices to support of business objectives.</li>
<li>Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required.</li>
<li>Generate requests for direct material proposal with established vendors, issue Purchase Orders for the purchase of direct materials.</li>
<li>Support pre-bid meetings, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and support in making recommendations for awards aligned with business needs.</li>
<li>Understand and be able to negotiate standard terms and conditions to protect the company from risks and liabilities.</li>
<li>Learn and understand general purchasing terms and negotiate deviations to standard terms and conditions with the support of Legal.</li>
<li>Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Learn and apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to build bid lists and bid packages.</li>
<li>Assist internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships.</li>
<li>Ensure all agreements and purchases follow all company policies and procedures and are compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Perform other duties assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Recent graduate with Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field.</li>
<li>0 &ndash; 3 year's experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or construction projects with civil, structural and mechanical scopes.</li>
<li>Basic awareness of materials procurement processes.</li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills and ability to building relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors.</li>
<li>Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present key details and conclusions.</li>
<li>Familiarity with MS OfficeSuite suite of tools.</li>
<li>Interest in and comfort with being a part of a team environment with rapidly changing assignments and priorities.</li>
<li>Demonstrated initiative, motivated to learn, take on challenges and work with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Willing to report in office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work require.</li>
<li>Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers is required.</li>
<li>Periodic travel to sites in Louisiana and/or suppliers in various domestic and international locations will be required.</li>
<li>May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.</li>
</ul>
Work Hours: 9AM &ndash; 5PM, Mon &ndash; Friday (some overtime may be required)

Work Location: Houston, TX and/or Arlington, VA

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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Analyst, Procurement - Direct Materials

<div>Venture Global LNG (&quot;Venture Global&quot;) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company's Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global's modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

Responsibilities:

The Procurement Lead &ndash; Direct Materials will partner with internal stakeholders in the Venture Global Projects, Operations and Pipeline teams to ensure the needs for direct material, rental equipment and fabricated equipment are addressed. In this individual contributor role, the Procurement Lead will be the lead to organize sourcing and procurement strategies, generate requests for proposals, lead or facilitate bid events, negotiate and initiate agreements as needed to support project schedules and budgets. This position requires expert knowledge of the procurement function, familiarity with advanced contracting concepts, practices and procurement strategies. The Procurement Lead must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requisitions to find the best opportunity for Venture Global with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.

Additional job responsibilities include the following:
<ul>
<li>Lead the development of procurement strategies and advising on strategic direction to maximize value in support of business objectives.</li>
<li>Apply advanced supply chain techniques to maximize value to the business and ensure best practices are being implemented.</li>
<li>Issue and complete Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential bidders/vendors, as required.</li>
<li>Lead vendor pre-qualification activities, generate requests for proposal, develop and issue Purchase Orders or author Complex Purchasing Contracts for the purchase of direct materials.</li>
<li>Facilitate pre-bid conferences, receive and analyze vendor responses, tabulate and evaluate offers, and recommend awards aligned with business needs.</li>
<li>Able to negotiate materials terms and conditions, scopes of work, and pricing in agreements to protect the company from risks and liabilities.</li>
<li>Draft, review, approve and negotiate a variety of contracts, contract amendments and contract extensions with the support of Contract Administration, Risk Management and Legal.</li>
<li>Apply business requirements in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Apply knowledge of vendor capabilities to develop bid lists and bid packages.</li>
<li>Provide stakeholders with recommendations of vendor selections obtained through the evaluation of vendor proposals and other comparative bid analysis.</li>
<li>Assist internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives of cost, quality, and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships.</li>
<li>Ensure all agreements and purchases follow all company policies and procedures and are compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Coach and mentor others within the Supply Chain team sharing experiences and knowledge across disciplines.</li>
<li>Perform other duties assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another related field.</li>
<li>7 to 10 years or more in a similar procurement, sourcing or supply chain role involving services or construction projects with complex civil, structural and mechanical scopes.</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge and proficiency in sourcing, contracting and procurement processes.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as vendors.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to simplify complex concepts and present key details and conclusions.</li>
<li>Proficient with MS OfficeSuite, SAP and Coupa procurement and contract management systems is preferred.</li>
<li>Interest in and comfort with being a part of a team environment with rapidly changing assignments and priorities.</li>
<li>Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to accurately prepare periodic procurement reports.</li>
<li>Willing to report in office daily, with occasional nights and weekend work require.</li>
<li>Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers is required.</li>
<li>Periodic travel to sites in Louisiana and/or suppliers in various domestic and international locations will be required.</li>
<li>May be required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.</li>
<li>Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desired.</li>
</ul>
Work Hours: 9AM &ndash; 5PM, Mon &ndash; Friday (some overtime may be required)

Work Location: Houston, TX and/or Arlington, VA

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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Lead, Procurement - Direct Materials

UTHealth Houston

<div>What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas&rsquo; resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That&rsquo;s where you come in.
UTHealth Houston is part of the University of Texas and Houston's premiere health organization. This role will report directly to the AVP, Supply Chain Management and is part of the leadership team. Extremely important role and opportunity to build your own HUB Program.
This position requires knowledge of State of Texas HUB Program. Organized, self-starter, good communicator, works well in teams, independent, innovative, influencer. Supplier diversity is at the core of what this role is about. Creativity strongly encouraged.
HYBRID POSITION! 3 days onsite, and 2 days remote. Will travel for trade fairs within Texas.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It&rsquo;s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you&rsquo;d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:<ul><li>
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees</li><li>
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time &ndash; all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)</li><li>
The longer you stay, the more vacation you&rsquo;ll accrue!</li><li>
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)</li><li>
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!</li></ul>
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees&rsquo; wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...<ul><li>
Free financial and legal counseling</li><li>
Free mental health counseling services</li><li>
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs</li><li>
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.</li><li>
Resources for child and elder care</li><li>
Plus many more!</li></ul>
Position Summary:
Provides overall planning and direction for the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Small Business programs for the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Position Key Accountabilities:<ul><li>
Provides mandatory reporting of program results by analyzing monthly vendor payments to demonstrate success, accomplishments, and forward momentum towards goals and strategic direction.</li><li>
Provides instructions to bidders on HUB plan submission requirements of state guidelines; evaluates HUB plan submissions and determines level of acceptability.</li><li>
Monitors the payment process of subcontracts requiring HUB progress plans.</li><li>
Interprets and applies Texas Comptroller's Office, UT System Regents' Rules and Regulations and UTHealth policies, procedures and strategic direction; ensures compliance with all purchasing policies and procedures applicable to UTHealth, UT System, and the State of Texas; works in conjunction with other UT System components to provide uniformity in procedures relating to the UTHealth HUB Program.</li><li>
Provides HUB sourcing expertise to departments, educates vendors on doing business with UTHealth, promoting vendors within the UTHealth community, and developing vendors within the HUB community.</li><li>
Investigates and evaluates potential HUB vendors for UTHealth use.</li><li>
Educates HUB and Federal Small Businesses concerned with understanding the certification requirements for each program and assists HUB suppliers with obtaining their state certification; conducts HUB requirements training for UTHealth end users.</li><li>
Meets with the UTHealth President and executive leaders bi-annually to discuss UTHealth HUB results.</li><li>
Monitors the Vendor Audit Report to check the HUB status of new vendors; prepares various HUB reports including reports utilized by the UTHealth President and executive leadership during legislative sessions.</li><li>
Represents UTHealth in professional and civic organizations, committees and groups regarding the HUB community.</li><li>
Manages mentor/prot&eacute;g&eacute; program in compliance with the Texas Procurement and support services.</li><li>
Obtains, tracks and reviews Federal Supplier Self-certification forms; assists UTHealth research departments by sourcing small business concerns that have the appropriate certifications to meet their required small business goals for UTHealth federal contract exceeding $650,000. Conducts outreach for the Federal Small Business Program in conjunction with the HUB Program</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
Certification/Skills:<ul><li>
Exceptional interpersonal and technical skills.</li></ul>
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field required
Minimum Experience:
5 years of accounting experience in procurement and/or accounting required 8 years of accounting experience in procurement and/or accounting preferred
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code &sect;51.215 and Texas Government Code &sect;411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code &sect;117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. &sect;791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.</div>

Manager Historically Underutilized Business and Small Business Programs (Procurement)

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