IT Sourcing Director – Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent (Harris Health)

Harris County • Bellaire, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role offers an opportunity to apply your expertise in a way that directly supports one of the region’s largest healthcare systems. Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred, but candidates with IT sourcing, technology vendor management, or complex technical procurement backgrounds will find their skills highly transferable. At the Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent, Sourcing Directors lead critical strategic sourcing efforts for specialized categories, including those supporting Harris Health’s clinical and operational needs. Supporting sourcing efforts for Harris Health ensures clinicians and staff have the tools, technology, and services they need to deliver exceptional care. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and public-sector impact. Reporting to the Assistant Purchasing Agent, the Sourcing Director leads assigned Sourcing Managers and develops strategic sourcing plans that deliver value, efficiency, and innovation. This is a working leader role: you’ll guide your team while also engaging directly in high value sourcing initiatives. You’ll be expected to bring strong category knowledge, leadership confidence, and the ability to navigate fast moving stakeholder needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree + 8 years experience, OR Bachelor’s degree + 10 years experience, OR 14 years directly relevant experience.
• Results oriented —takes initiative, solves problems, and pushes projects forward.
• A confident leader — able to inspire, coach, and elevate the performance of a sourcing team.
• A strong communicator — effective at building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A steady decision maker — comfortable with complexity, multiple priorities, and time sensitive needs.
• Healthcare savvy — experience in healthcare procurement is HIGHLY preferred, but not required.
• Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
• Procurement certification: NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPSM, or equivalent required within 1 year of service.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute strategic sourcing plans that improve cost, quality, and overall value for internal customers.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sourcing Managers and Specialists, promoting accountability and high performance.
• Oversee complex sourcing initiatives using competitive and non-competitive procurement methods.
• Partner with stakeholders throughout Harris Health to understand needs and shape effective sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Harris County and Harris Health procurement standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, team capabilities, and overall procurement outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager