Job Description

About Houston-Galveston Area Council 

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country, with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region, addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.  

We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive. 

What will I be doing?

üManage procurement activities for goods and services using a variety of methods

üDevelop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and oversee the process through contract award

üPerform requests for bid/quotes and issue purchase orders as applicable

üServe as a subject matter expert on procurement policies and procedures

Key Qualifications

üRelevant experience may substitute for education

üStrong experience procuring commodities and complex services

üAbility to develop detailed bid specifications and requests for proposals (RFP’s)

üKnowledge of governmental procurement and OMB standards

üExperience with purchase order software

üProficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Do you have… 

üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study  

ü3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties 

Preferred Qualifications

üExperience in public procurement or local government

üFamiliarity with RFP, RFQ, and IFB processes

üExperience handling requisitions and purchase orders