Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

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Provide short and long-term vision, direction, guidance, and support to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Port Houston’s procurement function

Collaborate with Port business units (Operations, Project and Construction Management, others) to develop advantageous procurement methods aligned with the Texas Water Code or affect legislation to enable such methods

reinforce change management by embracing and driving the processes for continuous improvement

Partner with the Business Equity division to deliver program growth and useful analytics associated with Small, Minority and Woman-owned Enterprise participation

Establish priorities and advise internal customers on acquisition strategies and the resolution of procurement-related obstacles

Maintain a procurement manual which provides useful, procedural instruction for user groups based on and aligned with the Texas Water Code and industry best practices

Establish goals, objectives, and performance standards for the department consistent with Port Houston mission and values

Direct overall planning, organization, and policy development of the department

Direct and manage multiple functions of Procurement, including purchase orders, contract management, small business vendor administration, and records retention

Oversee procurement policies and procedures training Port-wide; address all issues relating to procurement policies, practices and guidelines

Initiate and review all procurement processes, including requisitions, purchase orders, request for method of procurement, pre-bid and proposal conferences, initial and final rank and evaluation, debriefings

Support open competition, strong customer service and personal development; keep current on contract compliance regulations and apply new information and techniques as appropriate

Advise and assist senior staff on studies, investigations and analyses related to procurement

Work in partnership with internal/external business partners to increase contracting opportunities

Serve as an effective interface between Port Houston and its contractors/vendors

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required

WorkdayTM ERP experience associated with Procure to Pay and Strategic Sourcing is preferred

Certified Public Purchasing Officer preferred or achieved within 1 year of employment

Certified Texas Procurement Manager preferred

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector procurement laws and regulations, and supply chain management

Considerable knowledge of Port Houston’s Procurement Manual, regulatory guidelines, industry best practices and Port Houston practices

Considerable knowledge of processes and regulations of public procurement, contract management, and small business

Knowledge of e-procurement systems

Ability to direct the overall activities of the organization’s procurement function

Ability to collaborate and network

Ability to quickly assess, adapt and execute to ensure continuous improvement and aggressively manage change, maximize Port Houston opportunities and partnerships

Must possess an intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Building a Successful Team

Building Strategic Working Relationships

Customer Focus

This work site location of this job is: Port Houston Administration Building

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Application must be completed in full.

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