Sourcing Analyst (PNs 20014730 & 20015087)

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

20d

About The Position

The Office of Financial Affairs (OFA) plays a pivotal role in managing the agency's financial operations such as overseeing the biennial operating budget, monitoring expenditures and revenues and ensures the financial integrity of ODH's programs and services. We are seeking two Sourcing Analysts to analyze the agency’s need & plan, find, evaluate, & contract with suppliers of goods & services, & ensure supplier performance. This position will: Receive & open formal bids & proposals in accordance with established procedures Arrange delivery of samples & submissions from potential suppliers to evaluators Interview vendors, check references, &/or visit suppliers' plants & distribution centers to examine, learn about, & evaluate products, services, prices, performance, & capabilities Conduct routine evaluation process of multiple samples & submissions from potential suppliers Analyze price proposals, financial reports, & other data & information to determine reasonable prices for expected scope, & to balance specifications, projected cost, & market availability to scope best fit Create routine requests for proposals for response by potential suppliers Review, distribute & monitor requisitions, purchase orders & contracts Make recommendations concerning contract proposals & contract amendment proposals according to agency procedures Post & distribute opportunities to potential suppliers according to policies & procedures Coordinate responses to solicitation questions with requestor & legal counsel

Requirements

18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
Or completion of associate core program in public or business administration, purchasing/procurement, materials management, contracting, acquisition management, logistics, strategic procurement, purchasing management, supply chain management or other sourcing related field.
Or 6 mos. exp. as Sourcing Associate, 64511.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or advanced degree in public or business administration, purchasing/procurement, materials management, contracting, acquisition management, logistics, strategic procurement, purchasing management, supply chain management or other sourcing related field
Experience with using a Procurement System
Experience developing solicitation documents
Experience with evaluating and selecting vendors
Experience in handling vendor compliance issues
Experience in providing travel arrangements
Experience and knowledge of State of Ohio Procurement Rules
Purchasing/Procurement/Contracting/Sourcing Experience
Experience in computing accurate accounting of mathematical equations
Experience in Customer Service
Proficient in using Microsoft Excel to develop, maintain, and analyze reports
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products to support reporting, communication, and administrative functions

Responsibilities

Receive & open formal bids & proposals in accordance with established procedures
Arrange delivery of samples & submissions from potential suppliers to evaluators
Interview vendors, check references, &/or visit suppliers' plants & distribution centers to examine, learn about, & evaluate products, services, prices, performance, & capabilities
Conduct routine evaluation process of multiple samples & submissions from potential suppliers
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, & other data & information to determine reasonable prices for expected scope, & to balance specifications, projected cost, & market availability to scope best fit
Create routine requests for proposals for response by potential suppliers
Review, distribute & monitor requisitions, purchase orders & contracts
Make recommendations concerning contract proposals & contract amendment proposals according to agency procedures
Post & distribute opportunities to potential suppliers according to policies & procedures
Coordinate responses to solicitation questions with requestor & legal counsel