Sourcing Planner - 20063163

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

About The Position

In this role, you will help drive sourcing and procurement activities that support operational and capital needs across the agency. You will work across multiple program areas, helping plan purchasing strategies, coordinate contract activity, support fiscal processing, and maintain compliant procurement documentation. In this role, you will: plan and support sourcing strategies for contracts and purchasing actions help move procurement efforts from planning through renewal and closeout review quotes, evaluate proposals, and recommend sourcing options coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, contract changes, and payment-related actions monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, service quality, and fulfillment outcomes support fiscal coordination, including financial coding, split funding, and OAKS CI actions prepare and organize documentation for procurement approvals and related actions maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records Why This Role Stands Out This position offers the chance to do work that is: mission-driven — your efforts directly support readiness and continuity of operations strategic — you will analyze options, solve problems, and help guide sound sourcing decisions collaborative — you will partner with internal customers, vendors, contractors, and finance professionals impactful — your work helps deliver the resources needed to support agency operations Who Will Thrive Here We are looking for someone who brings sound judgment, strong follow-through, and a commitment to getting the job done right. The best candidates will be comfortable balancing compliance, customer service, and operational need in a structured but dynamic environment. You may be a strong fit if you have experience with: sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or contract administration reviewing quotes, bids, proposals, or vendor options processing requisitions, purchase orders, amendments, or payment-related actions financial coding, split funding, or procurement-related fiscal coordination ERP or reporting systems such as OAKS FIN, OAKS CI, OAKS BI, or similar tools maintaining records, documentation, and compliance files What You Bring Successful candidates typically demonstrate: strong analytical thinking attention to detail sound decision-making accountability and follow-through strong written and verbal communication the ability to manage multiple priorities effective working relationships with customers and partners Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of sourcing principles, contracts, public relations, and state and agency sourcing policies, procedures, and regulations. Skill in using computers and applicable software, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and reporting tools. Ability to analyze data, identify issues, apply sourcing procedures, write business correspondence, maintain records, and build effective working relationships with internal customers and vendors. Developed after hire: knowledge of the Ohio National Guard mission-driven operating environment and Warfighter Fundamentals.

Requirements

At least 3 ½ years’ experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include experience in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.
Completion of undergraduate core in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or logistics, supply chain management, operations management or other sourcing related field, including at least 1 ½ years’ experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
Completion of graduate core in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or logistics, supply chain management, operations management or other sourcing related field, including at least 6 months experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
At least 2 years’ experience as a Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.
At least 1 year experience as a Senior Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.
The equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
strong analytical thinking
attention to detail
sound decision-making
accountability and follow-through
strong written and verbal communication
the ability to manage multiple priorities
effective working relationships with customers and partners
Knowledge of sourcing principles, contracts, public relations, and state and agency sourcing policies, procedures, and regulations.
Skill in using computers and applicable software, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and reporting tools.
Ability to analyze data, identify issues, apply sourcing procedures, write business correspondence, maintain records, and build effective working relationships with internal customers and vendors.

Nice To Haves

sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or contract administration
reviewing quotes, bids, proposals, or vendor options
processing requisitions, purchase orders, amendments, or payment-related actions
financial coding, split funding, or procurement-related fiscal coordination
ERP or reporting systems such as OAKS FIN, OAKS CI, OAKS BI, or similar tools
maintaining records, documentation, and compliance files

Responsibilities

plan and support sourcing strategies for contracts and purchasing actions
help move procurement efforts from planning through renewal and closeout
review quotes, evaluate proposals, and recommend sourcing options
coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, contract changes, and payment-related actions
monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, service quality, and fulfillment outcomes
support fiscal coordination, including financial coding, split funding, and OAKS CI actions
prepare and organize documentation for procurement approvals and related actions
maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records

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