Director Procurement

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Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence. Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact. Before submitting your application, please ensure your resume is ready for upload in either .doc or .pdf format. Application must be completed in full. Key Responsibilities/Duties: Provide short and long-term vision, direction, guidance, and support to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Port Houston's procurement function Collaborate with Port business units (Operations, Project and Construction Management, others) to develop advantageous procurement methods aligned with the Texas Water Code or affect legislation to enable such methods Gain employee engagement of the department through setting objectives and obtaining alignment on the department direction and initiatives; reinforce change management by embracing and driving the processes for continuous improvement Partner with the Business Equity division to deliver program growth and useful analytics associated with Small, Minority and Woman-owned Enterprise participation Establish priorities and advise internal customers on acquisition strategies and the resolution of procurement-related obstacles Maintain a procurement manual which provides useful, procedural instruction for user groups based on and aligned with the Texas Water Code and industry best practices Establish goals, objectives, and performance standards for the department consistent with Port Houston mission and values Direct overall planning, organization, and policy development of the department Direct and manage multiple functions of Procurement, including purchase orders, contract management, small business vendor administration, and records retention Develop methods to reduce costs and increase efficiency within the department Oversee procurement policies and procedures training Port-wide; address all issues relating to procurement policies, practices and guidelines Initiate and review all procurement processes, including, requisitions, purchase orders, request for method of procurement, pre-bid and proposal conferences, initial and final rank and evaluation, debriefings Attend all initial and final rank and evaluation sessions and perform all debriefings Support open competition, strong customer service and personal development; keep current on contract compliance regulations and apply new information and techniques as appropriate Establish effective communication and cooperation across Port Houston functional boundaries Advise and assist senior staff on studies, investigations and analyses related to procurement Work in partnership with internal/external business partners to increase contracting opportunities Prepare communications for the Chief Executive, the Port Commission and the public Serve as an effective interface between Port Houston and its contractors/vendors Represent Port Houston in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional and business organizations Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you) Perform other duties as required Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Finance or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required Master's degree preferred WorkdayTM ERP experience associated with Procure to Pay and Strategic Sourcing is preferred 7+ years of related experience in a similar role required Previous supervisory experience preferred Certified Public Purchasing Officer preferred or achieved within 1 year of employment Certified Texas Procurement Manager preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors: Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector procurement laws and regulations, and supply chain management Considerable knowledge of Port Houston's Procurement Manual, regulatory guidelines, industry best practices and Port Houston practices Considerable knowledge of processes and regulations of public procurement, contract management, and small business Knowledge of e-procurement systems Solid decision-making skills Ability to direct the overall activities of the organization's procurement function Very strong negotiation and mediation skills; excellent communication skills (strong verbal, written, listening and presentation skills required) Skills of influence, persuasion and negotiation to achieve goals Solid quantitative and analytical skills Ability to operate successfully in a complex environment and work effectively across multiple groups and levels Ability to interact professionally with various levels of Port Houston employees and outside represe

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