Requisition Manager

Requisition Manager

The Requisition Manager will oversee and manage the organization's requisition process from request initiation through approval, ordering, and reconciliation. This role ensures requisitions comply with company policies, budgets, and procurement standards; drives process improvements; and coordinates among internal stakeholders, procurement, finance, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and manages a wide variety of procurement and administrative activities related to the purchasing and contracting of materials, equipment and services on a competitive basis for the department.
• Lead and manage the full requisition-to-purchase order lifecycle : receive, validate, approve, place, track, and close requisitions.
• Ensure requisitions are accurate, complete, properly authorized, and comply with internal controls and policies (delegation of authority, budget limits, etc.).
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g. operations, engineering, facilities, IT) to clarify requirements, specifications, and timelines.
• Interface with procurement / purchasing teams to translate requisitions into purchase orders; monitor order fulfillment, delivery, and invoicing.
• Interfaces with vendors to achieve conflict resolution. Investigates claims where vendors fail to provide services or materials as specified and recommends action.
• Perform spend analysis, reporting, and metrics related to requisitions (e.g. requisition volume, cycle times, cost variances).
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or policy gaps in the requisition process and propose and implement improvements.
• Maintain / define standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training for requisitioning protocols.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and audit requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies or issues (e.g. missing documentation, duplicate requests, delivery issues).
• Manage relationships with internal customers and external vendors.
• May supervise or mentor requisition coordinators / support staff.
• Support budget planning, cost forecasts, and requisition allocation.
• Participate in cross-functional procurement / sourcing and project teams.
• Perform as duties assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit https : / / hrrm.harriscountytx.gov / Pages / EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx . 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.

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Note : 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.