Sourcing Analyst (PNs 20014730 & 20015087)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

9h • $23

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.
• 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.
• 6 mos. exp. as Sourcing Associate, 64511.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
• Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: 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
• qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
• Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory
• Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Budgeting, Contract Negotiation
• Professional Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Negotiation, Organizing and Planning, Strategic Thinking

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

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree