Sourcing Director, Products – Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent (Harris Health)

Posting number: 17071

Department: Purchasing Department

Job classification: Contract Administrator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Human Resources, Planning and Development, Organizational Development, Communications, Office and Administrative Support, Database Administration

Summary

If you’re a results driven sourcing professional with strong hospital and clinical product knowledge, advanced data analytics skills, and a passion for developing high performing teams, this role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact within one of the region’s largest healthcare systems. Candidates must bring proven managerial experience, hands on GPO use, and strong Excel proficiency to effectively lead sourcing strategies for complex clinical product categories.

At the Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent, Sourcing Directors oversee strategic sourcing efforts for specialized categories supporting Harris Health’s clinical and operational needs. In this role, you will guide and develop a growing team, collaborate closely with clinical and supply chain partners, support Value Analysis Program (VAP) initiatives, and ensure clinicians have the products and resources necessary to deliver exceptional patient care. This position blends strategic leadership, technical expertise, and meaningful public sector impact

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, value, and improved outcomes.

• Lead competitive and non competitive procurement processes; determine optimal sourcing method balancing compliance and departmental needs.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sourcing Specialists, promoting accountability and high performance.

• Serve as procurement liaison to the Value Analysis Program (VAP); support product research, evaluations, and system wide standardization.

• Partner with Supply Chain, clinical leadership, and operational stakeholders on sourcing strategy, contract planning, and category management.

• Ensure compliance with Harris Health and Harris County procurement standards, policies, and procedures.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Examples of duties

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree + 8 years of healthcare procurement experience;

OR

• Bachelor’s degree + 10 years healthcare procurement experience,

PLUS:

• With at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Procurement certification: CMRP, CPPO, CPSM, or equivalent within 1 year of service

• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong data analytics capabilities for spend review and validation.

• Meaningful participation and contribution to Value Analysis Program (VAP) initiatives

• Proven managerial experience, including coaching, developing, and upskilling staff.

• Direct experience working with GPOs (including GHX) and applying sourcing best practices in healthcare.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong leadership, prioritization, decision making, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to manage high volume sourcing activity and complex procurement initiatives.

• Forward thinking, open minded, and committed to continuous improvement and process optimization.

• Experience in government healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical products distribution.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

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