Contract Manager - Harris Health Medical Division

Contract Manager

About Harris County Purchasing Department :

Accountability, Ethics, Impartiality, Professionalism, Service, Transparency

The Purchasing Department is created for the purpose of providing a "checks and balances" system for expenditure of public funds. The Purchasing Department strives to maintain consistent and open communication with the vendor community and the various supported County departments and agencies. Every effort is made to operate in an efficient and economical manner consistent with existing laws and sound business practices.

What you will do at Harris County Purchasing Department :

Under general supervision, the Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing contractual agreements for all Harris County entities. Individuals in the position will manage the vendor contract development process through planning, negotiation, and execution. The Contract Manager is expected to demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, prioritization, and decision-making abilities.

Contract Management :

Manages a portfolio of active contracts and leads the development, execution, and administration of vendor contracts, ensuring proper contract utilization and minimizing inefficiencies. In addition to establishing strategies, approaches, negotiations, awards, amendments, and expirations.

Strategic Planning :

Provides support to Category Managers and Sourcing Managers in negotiating sourced projects within a spend category for various commodities; provides contractual insights to support strategy development.

Process Improvement :

Identifies opportunities for improvement in contract management processes, procedures, and workflows. As well as recommending adjustments to commercial strategies and targets, including contract close-outs and extensions to support Harris County departments.

Collaboration :

Partners with multiple entities within Harris County, including the Purchasing and Legal departments, to manage vendor contracts and establish remediation activities for contractual breaches.

Compliance and Quality Control :

Ensures compliance with contracts, strategy, and process requirements.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education & Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related field and three (3) years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management
• OR
• Associate Degree in a directly related field and five (5) years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management
• OR
• High School Diploma / GED and seven (7) years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, contract negotiation and management, and vendor management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on 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.

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Location :

Harris Health Office Building

4800 Fournace Place, W516

Bellaire, TX 77401

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.