Sourcing Planner - 20063163

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

Looking for work that matters? At the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department, your work supports the operational readiness of the Ohio National Guard. As a Sourcing Planner, you will help ensure the right goods, services, and contract support are in place to keep the mission moving. This is more than purchasing. It is strategic, fast-paced, and essential work that helps support those who serve our state and nation. If you are analytical, organized, solutions-focused, and motivated by meaningful public service, this may be the opportunity for you. Learn more about us by visiting www.ong.ohio.gov . Join a Team That Values Readiness, Accountability, and Service At the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department, we value people who take ownership of their work, communicate effectively, adapt to mission needs, and help move the organization forward. If you want a career where your work supports something bigger than yourself, we encourage you to apply. 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. 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

Requirements

• Option 1: 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.
• Option 2: 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.
• Option 3: 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.
• Option 4: At least 2 years’ experience as a Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.
• Option 5: At least 1 year experience as a Senior Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.
• Option 6: The equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees