Supplier Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Supplier Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

17437

Department

Flood Control District

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

150

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Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District's (District's) core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County, which has a population of over 5 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States. The District's responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres, and several wetlands mitigation banks.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

The District is seeking motivated individuals to serve as the Supplier Outreach & Engagement Specialist, who is responsible for strengthening supplier participation in the Harris County Flood Control District's (District's) construction and professional services procurements, with a focus on Minority- and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) inclusion, contractor education, and equitable access. This role oversees MWBE reporting, contractor performance evaluations, and outreach activities; facilitates communication about upcoming procurement opportunities; and ensures vendors are informed, prepared, and compliant with County procurement standards. The Specialist serves as a key liaison between the Procurement Department, external vendors, contractor support programs, and internal project teams.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Supplier Outreach & Engagement

• Develop and execute outreach strategies to engage construction and professional services suppliers, including MWBE firms.
• Represent the Procurement Department at industry forums, networking events, pre bid meetings, community outreach sessions, and contractor engagement programs.
• Present information on upcoming construction and professional services projects, key timelines, solicitation requirements, and how to participate in County procurement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, supplier associations, chambers of commerce, and workforce development partners.
• Provide guidance to vendors on County procurement processes, bid preparation, certifications, and compliance requirements.

MWBE Program Oversight & Reporting

• Oversee MWBE data collection, tracking, and reporting in accordance with County standards.
• Monitor participation levels in construction and professional services contracts and ensure compliance with MWBE goals.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MWBE performance reports for leadership, County departments, and external stakeholders.
• Assist suppliers in navigating MWBE certification requirements and program expectations.

Procurement & Contractor Program Support

• Work closely with Procurement staff to integrate outreach efforts with upcoming solicitations.
• Support the development and communication of vendor education materials related to construction and professional services bidding.
• Maintain an understanding of contractor performance evaluation processes; provide feedback from vendor interactions to support continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure outreach aligns with County procurement rules, safety requirements, and project delivery processes.

Vendor Education & Capacity Building

• Organize and deliver training sessions, workshops, and informational briefings for contractors on subjects such as procurement procedures, MWBE program compliance, bonding, insurance, safety documentation, and contract readiness.
• Identify gaps in contractor capacity and recommend targeted initiatives to support vendor growth and participation.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the Districts evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.

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:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Experience:

• Five (5) years' experience in Supplier Outreach & Engagement.
• Three (3) years of experience in procurement, supplier diversity, contractor programs, or related fields.
• Requires experience working with construction contractors and professional service firms.

Licensure:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of public-sector procurement processes, solicitation requirements, and contract lifecycle.
• Knowledge of MWBE programs and reporting standards.
• Knowledge of Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Texas Code 2161, Section 3 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements,

and Business-to-Government Now (B2Gnow).

• Ability to analyze data and prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, vendor databases, and reporting tools.

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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Prefer experience in local government, public agency procurement environments.
• Prefer knowledge of contractor evaluation methods and performance tracking.
• Prefer familiarity with Harris County procurement rules, construction procedures, safety, and supplier outreach programs.

General Information

Position Type, Hours and Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt

• 40 hours per week

• Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

• Procurement | 9900 Northwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77092

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional ascending/descending stairs, driving a vehicle with automatic controls, and prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
• Occasional sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of files, documents, books, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for

clerical operations.

• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditioning, and noise levels.

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

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

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

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Construction Management
• Business
• Supply Chain
• Public Administration
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in Supplier Outreach & Engagement? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) yearsyears more but less than three (3) years
• Six (6) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience in Supplier Outreach & Engagement. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" 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.

05

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in procurement, supplier diversity, contractor programs, or related fields?

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) or more years
• I do not have this experience.

06

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience in procurement, supplier diversity, contractor programs, or related fields. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" 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.

07

For this position, a valid Texas Drivers License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Drivers License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Drivers License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a drivers license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid drivers license.

08

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

09

Which of the following do you have significant work experience and/or knowledge? [Select all that apply.]

• Proficiency with procurement systems, vendor databases, and reporting tools.
• Experience in local government, public agency procurement environments.
• Knowledge of contractor evaluation methods and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with Harris County procurement rules, construction procedures, safety, and supplier outreach programs.
• Experience working with construction contractors and professional service firms.
• None of the above

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