Senior Sourcing Manager

Harris County • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Harris County is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager to lead high-impact procurement initiatives supporting the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). The role ensures compliant, strategic sourcing for HCTRA’s infrastructure, engineering, technology, and operational needs. The Senior Sourcing Manager plans, develops, and executes complex competitive solicitations from intake through award recommendation, partnering with HCTRA stakeholders and adhering to County policies, Texas procurement law, and applicable federal requirements.

The position also supports contract enforcement and vendor performance resolution with HCTRA operations, mentors sourcing staff, and contributes to improvements in procurement templates, processes, and quality controls. It is based in an office environment and is predominantly sedentary, with minimal physical demands and occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. The position is subject to a criminal history check; only relevant convictions will be considered and may not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a directly related field and three years of relevant work experience, including two years of direct public procurement experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field and five years of relevant work experience, including three years of public procurement experience.
• Strong skill in drafting scopes, specifications, amendments, renewals, and close-outs.
• Ability to resolve vendor performance issues and support contract enforcement in partnership with HCTRA operations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement and financial systems.
• Ability to translate data into meaningful reporting and risk insights.
• Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented in the job application; “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• CTCM and/or CTCD certification.
• Construction sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement intake and planning with HCTRA departments, defining scope, requirements, evaluation methods, and timelines.
• Select and apply legally appropriate procurement methods, including RFP, CSP, RFSQ, CMAR, and other authorized methods under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262.
• Develop sourcing packages, including specifications, evaluation criteria, contractual requirements, postings, addenda, and vendor communications.
• Lead receipt and review of proposals, responsiveness checks, evaluation facilitation, clarification processes, and negotiation support for high-value HCTRA procurements.
• Conduct market research, cost and price analysis, and risk assessments to support best-value determinations and total-cost-of-ownership decisions.
• Ensure sourcing actions comply with applicable Texas laws and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with Legal, Auditor, Risk, DEEO, and Purchasing leadership on compliance risks, conflicts of interest, protests, and vendor responsibility issues.
• Resolve vendor performance issues and support contract enforcement in partnership with HCTRA operations.
• Mentor sourcing staff and contribute to continuous improvement of templates, processes, and quality controls.

What This Job Offers

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