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?

ü Manage procurement activities for goods and services using a variety of methods

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

ü Perform requests for bid/quotes and issue purchase orders as applicable

ü Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement policies and procedures

Key Qualifications

ü Relevant experience may substitute for education

ü Strong experience procuring commodities and complex services

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

ü Knowledge of governmental procurement and OMB standards

ü Experience with purchase order software

ü Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Do you have…  

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

ü 3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties  

Preferred Qualifications

ü Experience in public procurement or local government

ü Familiarity with RFP, RFQ, and IFB processes

ü Experience handling requisitions and purchase orders