Senior Sourcing Manager

About the role

Harris County is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager to lead high-impact procurement initiatives supporting the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliant, strategic sourcing that supports HCTRA’s infrastructure, engineering, technology, and operational needs. The Senior Sourcing Manager plans, develops, and executes complex competitive solicitations from intake through award recommendation. The role partners closely with HCTRA stakeholders while ensuring adherence to County policies, Texas procurement law, and federal requirements when applicable. The position is based in an office environment with standard office equipment use; physical demands are minimal, occasional lifting up to 10 pounds, predominantly sedentary. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed intake and procurement planning with HCTRA departments, defining scope, requirements, evaluation methodologies, and timelines.
• Select and apply legally appropriate procurement methods, including RFP, CSP, RFSQ, CMAR, and other authorized tools under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262.
• Develop complete sourcing packages—specifications, evaluation criteria, contractual requirements, postings, addenda, and vendor communications.
• Lead the receipt, review, responsiveness checks, evaluation facilitation, clarification processes, and negotiation support for high-value HCTRA procurements.
• Conduct complex market research, cost/price analysis, and risk assessments to support best-value determinations and total cost of ownership decisions.
• Ensure sourcing actions comply with Texas Government Code 2254, Chapter 2269 (construction), and applicable federal regulations (2 C.F.R. 200, GLO CDBG-DR/MIT) when required.
• Coordinate with Legal, Auditor, Risk, DEEO, and Purchasing leadership to address compliance risks, conflicts of interest, protests, and vendor responsibility issues.
• Mentor sourcing staff and contribute to continuous improvement of templates, processes, and quality controls.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in a directly related field and three (3) years of relevant work experience, including two (2) years of direct public procurement experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field and five (5) years of relevant work experience, including three (3) years of public procurement experience.

Qualifications

• CTCM and/or CTCD certification preferred.
• Construction sourcing experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong skill in drafting scopes, specifications, amendments, renewals, and close-outs.
• Ability to resolve vendor performance issues and support contract enforcement in partnership with HCTRA operations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement and financial systems, and the ability to translate data into meaningful reporting and risk insights.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with typical working hours Monday‑Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on department needs.