Manager, Business

Position Summary

Playing an integral role in driving and supporting our business goals and objectives for sustainable growth, assists Port Houston departments with vendor contracting issues and procuring cost efficient goods and services.

• Oversee daily operations of the procurement process; facilitate meetings, approve purchase orders, and process solicitation-change requests, addenda, and change orders
• 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 both during the requirements analysis stage of a solicitation, bid process, and during contract administration
• Create and write solicitation specifications for competitive bids and proposals
• Utilize a complete understanding of fiscal controls, procurement law and best practices, and contract ethics
• Ensure contract‑related documents are accurate, error free, and protect the best interests of Port Houston
• Construct, interpret, and enforcement of 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
• Participate and present procurement topics at external events
• 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 preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year end reporting
• Oversee direct reports and provide guidance in accomplishing work objectives
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform related duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required
• Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferred
• 5+ years of related experience in a similar role required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Certified Contract Manager preferred

• Knowledge of strategic procurement
• Knowledge of and experience in providing counseling concerning the full range of laws, policies, directives, and practices applicable to public contracting and fiscal issues
• Knowledgeable in applicable statutory requirements, and industry best practices
• Knowledge of Business and Management Principles involved Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation, Leadership Techniques and Coordination of People and Resources
• Excellent oral and written communicator with exceptional time management, organization, and follow-up skills
• Customer service skills
• Negotiation skills
• Organization, time management, judgment, decision making, and critical thinking skills
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to understand and interpret the technical concepts of solicitations, performance work statements, and contracts and the ability to communicate these concepts to key personnel in an articulate manner
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks

• Aligns Organizational Resources
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Building Trust
• Effective Communication
• Strategic Decision Making
• Manages Conflict

Port Houston Administration Building

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