Mission and Purpose
Procurement Operations' goal is to promote the best interests of the Houston Community College System and the people it serves through intelligent action and fair dealing which will result in minimizing cost and obtaining the maximum projected value for each dollar of expenditure.
Procurement Operations has the sole authority to negotiate for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services. The Houston Community College System will not assume obligation or liabilities without prior approval of the Executive Director of Procurement Operations.
The function of the Procurement Operations is to organize and administer procurement policies of the Houston Community College System in accordance with authority delegated by the Board of Trustees and the State of Texas.
In all cases, Procurement Operations reserves the authority to question any and all aspects of a Purchasing Requisition so that the best interest of the Houston Community College System are served.
The Executive Director of Procurement Operations is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with Procurement Policies and Procedures as set forth by the Texas Education Code.
All Procurement Operations personnel and other department personnel involved in the procurement process are responsible for understanding and complying with these policies and procedures. Any situation requiring exception or variation from these policies and procedures shall be brought to the attention of the Executive Director of Procurement Operations.
Procurement Operations has been assigned the following responsibilities:
- Procure goods and services for the Houston Community College System.
- Expedite delivery of urgently needed goods and services upon request.
- Inform Departments of alternative sources of supply and related discounts.
- Maintain good supplier relationships.
The Executive Director and his staff will be happy to discuss any procurement problems or situations encountered by Houston Community College Personnel. Procurement Operations welcomes your comments and suggestions on how we may best understand and serve your needs.
