Manager Contract
Position Summary
Playing an integral role in driving and supporting our business goals and objectives for sustainable growth, assists Port Houston departments with vendor contracting issues and procuring cost efficient goods and services.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
- Oversight of daily operations of the procurement process; facilitation of meetings, approval of purchase orders, and processing of solicitation-change requests, addenda, and change orders
- Management of execution of daily solicitation review and related documentation through the procurement life cycle
- Issuance of purchase orders (POs) and contracts for new orders
- Aid in the requirements analysis stage of a solicitation, bid process, and during contract administration
- Create and write solicitation specifications for competitive bids and proposals
- Utilization of fiscal controls, procurement law, and best practices, and contract ethics to ensure accuracy and protection of Port Houston's interests
- Maintain and enforce contract-related documents
- Develop and implement procurement processes and policies
- Present procurement topics at external events
- Provide ad hoc and customized reporting on the status of solicitations/contracts
- Mitigate potential risks and liabilities to Port Houston
- Supervision and management of contract administration and small business administration functions including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting
- Lead internal project activities, such as audits, updating process and procedures, and other special projects
- Supervise and manage all aspects of contract administration and small business administration functions including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting
- Direct reports and provide guidance in accomplishing work objectives
- Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and integrity)
- Perform related duties as required
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related major from a public or accredited private academic institution required
- Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferred
- 5+ years of related experience in a similar role required
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Certified Contract Manager preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Behaviors
- Knowledge of strategic procurement
- Knowledge of and experience in providing counseling concerning the full range of laws, policies, directives, and practices applicable to public contracting and fiscal issues
- Knowledgeable in applicable statutory requirements, and industry best practices
- Knowledge of Business and Management Principles involved Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation, Leadership Techniques and Coordination of People and Resources
- Excellent oral and written communicator with exceptional time management, organization, and follow-up skills
- Customer service skills
- Negotiation skills
- Organization, time management, judgment, decision making, and critical thinking skills
- Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to understand and interpret the technical concepts of solicitations, performance work statements, and contracts and the ability to communicate these concepts to key personnel in an articulate manner
Key Competencies Required
- Aligns Organizational Resources
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Building Trust
- Effective Communication
- Strategic Decision Making
- Manages Conflict
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 an open office environment, noise level may occasionally be high.
Application Instructions
To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.
Port Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.