Manager Contract

About This Role

This role supports Port Houston departments with vendor contracting and procurement of goods and services, ensuring cost efficiency and compliance with procurement law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the procurement process, including facilitating meetings, approving purchase orders, and processing solicitations
• Manage execution of daily solicitation review and related documentation through the procurement life cycle
• Review and expedite issuance of purchase orders (POs) and contracts for new orders
• Assist key stakeholders during requirements analysis, bid process, and contract administration
• Create and write solicitation specifications for competitive bids and proposals
• Utilize complete understanding of fiscal controls, procurement law, best practices, and contract ethics
• Ensure contract-related documents are accurate, error-free, and protect Port Houston's interests
• Construct, interpret, and enforce solicitation related documents and processes
• Develop proposed ways to improve solicitation-related documents
• Maintain electronic and hard copies of all contract-related documents
• Lead internal project activities, such as audits, updating process and procedures, and other special projects
• Create procurement processes and policies
• Provide ad hoc and customized reporting on the status of solicitations/contracts
• Mitigate potential risk and liability to Port Houston
• Supervise and manage all aspects of contract administration and small business administration functions, including reporting

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related major
• Knowledge of strategic procurement
• Knowledge of procurement law, policies, directives, and practices
• Knowledge of applicable statutory requirements and industry best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional time management, organization, and follow-up skills
• Customer service skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to understand and interpret technical concepts of solicitations, performance work statements, and contracts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related major. Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience in a similar role required. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate
• Previous supervisory experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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