Assistant Director â Contracts and Procurement
Assistant Director â Contracts and Procurement
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Job Description
Position Description
Position Overview
Under general direction the Assistant Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of procurement and contracting processes. This position ensures compliance with federal state and local procurement regulations policies and associated procedures. The Assistant Director leads procurement planning solicitation contract negotiation and compliance activities while supervising a team of procurement professionals. This role is integral to ensuring transparency efficiency and fiscal responsibility in the acquisition of goods services and construction.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the procurement and contract lifecycle including planning solicitation evaluation negotiation award administration and compliance.
- Provide technical guidance training and mentorship to procurement staff to ensure adherence to policies and highquality service delivery.
- Oversee the procurement of goods professional services and construction contracts ensuring timely and compliant execution.
- Conduct and oversee vendor negotiations including renegotiations and contract terminations when necessary.
- Review and improve procurement policies procedures and systems to increase efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Supervise procurement operations and personnel including hiring evaluating coaching and disciplining staff as needed.
- Coordinate outreach programs and ensure inclusive procurement practices that provide equitable opportunities for small minority and womenowned businesses.
- Monitor and support departmental procurement liaisons; deliver training and guidance as needed.
- Prepare review and approve solicitation documents evaluations and contract award recommendations.
- Research write evaluate and approve complex bid proposals contracts and specifications for the purchase of hightech and capital equipment materials and services.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with departments vendors and community stakeholders.
- Represent the department in highlevel meetings and support executive leadership in strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Interface with vendors to resolve conflicts; investigate claims where vendors fail to provide services or materials as specified and recommend appropriate actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to the smooth operation of the department.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration Public Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Experience:
- Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement contract management and compliance.
- At least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity in procurement of Architectural Engineering and Construction (AEC) contracts
Knowledge Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Comprehensive knowledge of procurement and contract management principles including solicitation vendor negotiations and compliance practices.
- Familiarity with federal state and local laws and regulations governing procurement.
- Strong knowledge of small minority and womenowned business enterprise policies and practices.
- Proficient in using procurement and contract management systems and software.
- Ability to interpret financial cost and legal data related to contracts and procurement.
- Ability to lead and manage diverse teams effectively in a fastpaced highvolume environment.
- Strong analytical negotiation and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with staff vendors elected officials and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement:
In accordance with Harris Countys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF).
Employee is responsible for sustaining MEF and operations during emergency events and is expected to report to the appropriate work location even when a temporary closure has been issued for the County.NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration Public Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Experience
- Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement contract management and compliance.
- At least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
FullTime Regular 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays at times depending upon the project or workload.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic and fourwheel drive controls.
- Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
- Frequent stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 10 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).
- Occasional sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files materials and equipment.
- Frequent standing and walking on rough uneven or rocky surfaces and ground during field visits.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time:
- Approximately 90% of duties will be performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditions and noise levels.
- Approximately 10% of duties will be performed outdoors where there will be exposure to heat cold moisture air pollution wind and dust.
- Must be willing to work in various weather and working conditions when visiting a field location.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical vision and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
