Contract Manager Harris Health Medical Division at Harris County

Position DescriptionAbout Harris CountyPurchasing Department:Accountability Ethics Impartiality Professionalism Service Transparency*The Purchasing Department is created for the purpose of providing a checks and balances system for expenditure of public funds. The Purchasing Department strives to maintain consistent and open communication with the vendor community and the various supported County departments and agencies.*Every effort is made to operate in an efficient and economical manner consistent with existing laws and sound business practices.What you will do atHarris County Purchasing Department:Under general supervision the Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing contractual agreements for all Harris County entities. Individuals in the position will manage the vendor contract development process through planning negotiation and execution. The Contract Manager is expected to demonstrate strong communication negotiation prioritization and decision-making abilities.Contract Management:Manages a portfolio of active contracts and leads the development execution and administration of vendor contracts ensuring proper contract utilization and minimizing addition to establishing strategies approaches negotiations awards amendments and expirations.Strategic Planning:Provides support to Category Managers and Sourcing Managers in negotiating sourced projects within a spend category for various commodities; provides contractual insights to support strategy development.Process Improvement:Identifies opportunities for improvement in contract management processes procedures and workflows. As well as recommending adjustments to commercial strategies and targets including contract close-outs and extensions to support Harris County departments.Collaboration:Partners with multiple entities within Harris County including the Purchasing and Legal departments to manage vendor contracts and establish remediation activities for contractual breaches.Compliance and Quality Control:Ensures compliance with contracts strategy and process requirements.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer you need special services or accommodations please call or emailThis position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.RequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelors Degree in a directly related field andThree (3) years of experience in sourcing purchasing contract negotiation and management and vendor managementORAssociate Degree in a directly related field andFive (5) years of experience in sourcing purchasing contract negotiation and management and vendor managementORHigh School Diploma/GED andSeven (7) years of experience in sourcing purchasing contract negotiation and management and vendor managementKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of contract management tools processes and analysis.Proficiency in contractual structures terminology and negotiating.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent problem-solving conflict resolution and analytical thinking skills.Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite programs (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint).Ability to manage a portfolio of contracts across multiple stakeholders.Ability to establish strong relationships with Departments and vendors to achieve best outcomes.Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.PreferencesProcurement experienceGeneral InformationWork ScheduleMonday - Friday8:00AM - 5:00PMLocation:Harris Health Office Building4800 Fournace Place W516Bellaire TX 77401Employment 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.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills area management,Employee Evaluation,Cold Calling,Construction Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Territory Management,Restoration,Sales Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1