IT Sourcing Director - Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent (Harris Health)
Salary
$124,000.00 Annually
Location
Bellaire, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16970
Department
Purchasing Department
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
100
Position Description
If you're a results-driven sourcing professional with a passion for building high-performing teams and creating organizational impact, this role offers an opportunity to apply your expertise in a way that directly supports one of the region's largest healthcare systems.
Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred, but candidates with IT sourcing, technology vendor management, or complex technical procurement backgrounds will find their skills highly transferable.
At the Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent, Sourcing Directors lead critical strategic sourcing efforts for specialized categories, including those supporting Harris Health's clinical and operational needs. Supporting sourcing efforts for Harris Health ensures clinicians and staff have the tools, technology, and services they need to deliver exceptional care. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and public-sector impact.
About the Role
Reporting to the Assistant Purchasing Agent, the Sourcing Director leads assigned Sourcing Managers and develops strategic sourcing plans that deliver value, efficiency, and innovation. This is a working leader's role: you'll guide your team while also engaging directly in high value sourcing initiatives. You'll be expected to bring strong category knowledge, leadership confidence, and the ability to navigate fast moving stakeholder needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Build and execute strategic sourcing plans that improve cost, quality, and overall value for internal customers.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sourcing Managers and Specialists, promoting accountability and high performance.
Oversee complex sourcing initiatives using competitive and non-competitive procurement methods.
Partner with stakeholders throughout Harris Health to understand needs and shape effective sourcing strategies.
Ensure compliance with Harris County and Harris Health procurement standards.
Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, team capabilities, and overall procurement outcomes.
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.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
OR
OR
Certification:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Results oriented -takes initiative, solve problems, and pushes projects forward.
A confident leader - able to inspire, coach, and elevate the performance of a sourcing team.
A strong communicator - effective at building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
A steady decision maker - comfortable with complexity, multiple priorities, and time sensitive needs.
Healthcare savvy - experience in healthcare procurement is HIGHLY preferred but not required.
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.
Preferences
General Information
Hours:
Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent (Supporting Harris Health System)
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Flexible work schedule
Location:
Reporting Relationships:
Reports To Position: Assistant Purchasing Agent
Supervises Positions: Sourcing Manager and Sourcing Specialists
Employment 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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable directly relevant experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
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Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in a directly related role. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience in healthcare procurement?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx