Support Services Vendor Manager (2877)

Founded in 1907 in Houston’s Second Ward (today’s East End), BakerRipley is the largest community development nonprofit in Texas, delivering holistic, community-based programs and services that bring resources, education, and connection to more than half a million people each year. BakerRipley works with Neighbors in approximately 60 service locations to help them discover the strengths and skills necessary to become productive and self-sufficient, so that they can fulfill their aspirations to earn, learn, belong, and be well. Through our work in socioeconomic mobility, health and wellness, and education, BakerRipley is addressing the inequities that prevent our Neighbors from navigating a pathway to achieve their dreams.

Job Summary

The Support Services Vendor Manager provides operational, procurement, vendor administration, and inquiry-response support exclusively to the Workforce Solutions Financial Aid Services Office. The position ensures that vendor onboarding, purchasing requests, purchase orders, financial documentation, reconciliations, and 1099-related activities are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable requirements.

The position serves as a central point of coordination for questions and information requests received from the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC), the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Financial Aid Services leadership, vendors, auditors, and other authorized stakeholders. The manager researches questions, coordinates input from appropriate subject-matter experts, validates supporting information, and assists in preparing complete and accurate responses within established deadlines.