IT Sourcing Director - Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent (Harris Health)

About the role

The role offers an opportunity to apply sourcing expertise in a healthcare setting, supporting one of the region's largest healthcare systems. It combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and public-sector impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing plans that deliver value, efficiency, and innovation for internal customers.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that improve cost, quality, and overall value for internal customers.
• Build and coach a team of Sourcing Managers and Specialists, promoting accountability and high performance.
• Oversee complex sourcing initiatives using competitive and non-competitive procurement methods.
• Partner with stakeholders throughout Harris Health to understand needs and shape effective sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with Harris County and Harris Health procurement standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, team capabilities, and overall procurement outcomes.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Master’s Degree + 8 years' relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years relevant experience OR Associate Degree + 12 years relevant experience OR High Diploma + 14 years relevant experience
• Procurement certification: NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPSM, or equivalent certification required within 1 year of service.
• Results oriented: takes initiative, solves problems, and pushes projects forward.
• A confident leader: able to inspire, coach, and elevate the performance of a sourcing team.
• A strong communicator: effective at building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A steady decision maker: comfortable with complexity, multiple priorities, and time sensitive needs.

Qualifications

• Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application.
• Experience in healthcare procurement is HIGHLY preferred, but not required.

Pay

Details TBD.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Details TBD.

Benefits

Details TBD.

General Information

• Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Flexible work schedule.
• Location: Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent (Supporting Harris Health System) 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.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx