Why The Houston Food Bank
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedDistributes nutritious meals to people in need across southeast Texas while helping families access essential social services and state-funded benefits.
- Food distribution - Food distribution is Houston Food bank's core function. Food, including fresh produce and other select products, are distributed to hunger-relief agencies and other community service organizations including Food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, and multi-service centers. These entities…$395.1M spent in FY2024
- Child hunger initiatives - approximately 60% of children in the Houston area rely on free and reduced lunch during the school year. Proper nutrition is vital to the growth and development of children. Children without proper nutrition have difficulties concentrating…$2.9M spent in FY2024
- Community assistance program - Houston Food bank's community assistance program (cap), educates the community about available social services and state-funded programs. Through certified community resource navigators, cap provides application and technical assistance for the following benefits: snap (supplemental nutrition assistance…$2.8M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenDescription POSITION SUMMARY: The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing centralized procurement operations, including sourcing and purchasing of food, operational supplies, and program-related materials, and leading the formal procurement process from solicitation through award. This position is critical in the efficient and strategic acquisition of goods and services across the organization. This role collaborates closely with internal departments and external vendors to align purchasing activities with organizational goals while promoting cost-effectiveness and compliance with federal, state, and internal procurement requirements.
Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Leads and manages the procurement team, overseeing all purchasing department operations. Ensures adherence to the procurement policies and procedures, and supports internal and external audits by maintaining accurate procurement records and providing documentation as requested.
Oversees the end-to-end purchasing process, including procurement and order expediting, and monitors the requisition process and project ticketing system to ensure quality customer service and streamlined communication. Leads the formal procurement process from solicitation through award, including issuance of the award letter and Master Services Agreement (MSA). Supports contract administration, including contract review, vendor communication, and Contract Management System maintenance, with legal review and approval owned by the Director of Acquisition and Procurement.
Leads sourcing and purchasing activities for food, operational supplies, and program-related materials across the organization. Evaluates and selects suppliers based on quality, price, support, and reliability, and addresses vendor performance using KPIs and reporting tools. Educates suppliers on Houston Food Bank's expectations and procurement needs, and leverages established relationships to negotiate special pricing, discounts, and opportunity buys. Monitors spending on restricted grants and collaborates with program teams to gather detailed purchase information.
Monitors procurement-related spend and partners with budget owners to ensure alignment with financial constraints and organizational priorities. Analyzes historical procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize vendor relationships, and support strategic sourcing initiatives that drive cost savings and operational efficiency. Builds and utilizes demand planning tools and reports to forecast procurement needs for operational supplies, programs, and partners. Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, innovations, and emerging…
About The Houston Food Bank
From its Form 990- Budget $435.4M
- Staff 571 · founded 1982
- Pays its leaders $66K–$352K (11 reported)
- Open jobs 24 · Jobs at The Houston Food Bank · Full 990 report