The Deputy Assistant Purchasing Agent serves as the principal deputy to the Purchasing Agent and plays a key leadership role supporting county-wide procurement operations for the 3rd largest county in America. This position supports operational, administrative, and strategic activities that impact approximately 5 million residents, 20,000 employees across 80 departments, and $5.5 billion in annual expenditures spanning more than 3,000 contracts.
Support the Purchasing Agent in directing county-wide procurement operations, including purchasing services, strategic sourcing, and administrative functions, ensuring statutory and policy compliance.
Oversee agenda-driven procurement actions for Commissioners Court and other governing bodies, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with legal requirements of all documentation.
Provide operational oversight of requisition processing, competitive solicitations, contract development, and workflow coordination; monitor timelines and resolve bottlenecks.
Review and validate procurement records, solicitations, evaluation documentation, and contract files to ensure audit readiness and appropriate retention.
Serve as a central point of coordination between departments, vendors, internal stakeholders, and governing bodies to resolve procurement issues and maintain operational continuity.
Act on behalf of the Purchasing Agent and Assistant Purchasing Agent when delegated, representing the office, supporting decision-making, providing leadership across procurement and personnel management functions.
Ability to manage dispersed purchasing teams as a contract service.
Lead, develop, support, and retain a high performing team in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
Effectively manage competing priorities, ensure staff accountability, and maintain operational continuity during periods of elevated workload or organizational change.
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including departments, vendors, and executive leadership.
Communicates complex procurement matters clearly, facilitates collaborative problem solving, and represents the department with professionalism and responsiveness.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
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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.