Sourcing Manager

Position Description

• Strategic Sourcing: Supports the procurement initiatives of strategic sourcing by assisting and developing/driving sourcing strategies for commodities or services within a spend category with the sourcing category manager(s) and stakeholders.
• Sourcing Management: Determines the best sourcing approach to maximize value to the County and decrease the total cost of ownership. Evaluates sourcing events in the intake process, prioritizes them, and aids in identifying potential sourcing opportunities, including contributing to the development of saving estimates. All while actively maintaining an awareness of market conditions and supply opportunities.
• Vendor Management: Assists in vendor negotiations, process improvements, and compliance related activities to meet County goals and ensures vendor feedback is incorporated into the sourcing pipeline to support vendor selection and evaluation.
• Compliance: Ensures all controls and compliance requirements are satisfied throughout the sourcing process.
• Leadership: Leads the development and execution of solicitations, bids, and RFPs including scope, bid and solicitation package development, bidder identification, and creation of advertisements; facilitating bid clarifications and awards.
• Collaboration: Partners with Departments and Purchasing functions throughout the sourcing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field and four (4) years of relevant experience in areas related to sourcing and purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management experience.

• Associate's Degree in a directly related field and six (6) years of relevant experience in areas related to sourcing and purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management experience.

• High school diploma or GED and eight (8) years of relevant experience in areas related to sourcing and purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management experience.

• Ability to define clear requirements, scope, and criteria for projects.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Skilled in creating, processing, and evaluating bids/solicitations.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate sourcing opportunities, conduct cost modeling, and analyze total cost of ownership.

General Information

• Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

• Harris County Purchasing Office Building - 1111 Fannin St 12th Floor Houston, TX 77002

• Annual Salary Range: Depends On Experience

• This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine.
• The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.

• Reports To: Sourcing and Contracting Management Director
• Supervises Positions: Sourcing Management

• 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

• 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

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• 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.