IT Sourcing Director - Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent (Harris Health)

Salary: $142,000.00 Annually
Location : Bellaire, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17200
Department: Purchasing Department
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 200

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 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.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Master's degree + 8 years experience,

OR

• Bachelor's degree + 10 years experience,

OR

• 14 years directly relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Results oriented -takes initiative, solves 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

• Procurement certification: NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPSM, or equivalent required within 1 year of service.

General Information
Hours:

• Harris County Office of the Purchasing Agent (Supporting Harris Health System)
• Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Flexible work schedule

Location:

• Harris Health Office Building - 4800 Fournace Place W516, Bellaire, TX 77401

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets are routine.
• The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.

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

• 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 County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

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.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

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 application's employment history)

• Less than eight (8) years
• Eight (8) years but less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) years but less than fourteen (14) years
• Fourteen (14) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

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.
05

Do you have experience in healthcare procurement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question