Sourcing Planner

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sourcing Planner works in the Division of Fiscal Management at Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), researching and planning purchasing strategies. The role reviews historical buying patterns, identifies future needs, coordinates with subject matter experts, assesses requirements, develops timelines, and carries out steps to keep projects on schedule. It conducts supply-chain market research, monitors vendor performance, analyzes trends, and looks for opportunities to improve pricing and consolidate purchasing power. The position oversees recurring purchases, reviews and approves requisitions, and submits Requests to Purchase to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. It also identifies opportunities to increase Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity (EDGE) spending.

The position helps build and manage a contract portfolio by confirming contracts meet program needs, evaluating quotes and proposals, drafting contract documents, and coordinating with vendors, legal counsel, and government partners. It negotiates initial awards and renewals, monitors market changes that may affect cost or availability, oversees contract performance, reviews compliance with state and federal policies, and recommends improvements. The work supports effective purchasing processes and responsible use of public funds.

The role requires knowledge of budgeting, accounting, business practices, government purchasing procedures, agency policies, and state and federal rules for fiscal operations. It also requires proficiency with word processing and office technologies, including Microsoft Office, OAKS BI Reporting, and Ohio-Buys, as well as the ability to define problems, analyze data, calculate figures, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with vendors, staff, and government partners.

Requirements

• 42 months of experience or training in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing, including spend analysis, sourcing strategy development, and vendor-performance evaluation; or the alternative education-and-experience combinations listed in the posting.
• Alternative qualification: completion of an undergraduate core in a listed sourcing-related field and 18 months of purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience or training.
• Alternative qualification: completion of a graduate core in a listed sourcing-related field and 6 months of purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience or training.
• Alternative qualification: 24 months as a Sourcing Analyst, classification 64512.
• Alternative qualification: 12 months as a Senior Sourcing Analyst, classification 64513.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify under the stated Minimum Class Qualifications.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, business practices, government purchasing procedures, agency policies, and state and federal fiscal-operation rules.
• Skills in word processing and office technologies, including Microsoft Office, OAKS BI Reporting, and Ohio-Buys.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, calculate figures such as fractions and percentages, and prepare clear reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with vendors, staff, and government partners.
• Must reside where reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements can be met.
• Must provide personal transportation for required daytime travel within Ohio or have a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle.
• Employment-based visa or work-authorization sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Research and plan purchasing strategies using historical buying patterns, future needs, and input from subject matter experts.
• Assess project requirements, develop timelines, and coordinate steps to support timely completion.
• Conduct supply-chain market research, monitor vendor performance, and analyze trends to identify pricing improvements and opportunities to consolidate purchasing power.
• Oversee recurring purchases, review and approve requisitions, and submit Requests to Purchase to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services.
• Identify opportunities to expand Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity (EDGE) spending.
• Build and manage a contract portfolio, confirming contracts meet program needs.
• Evaluate quotes and proposals, draft contract documents, and coordinate with vendors, legal counsel, and government partners.
• Negotiate initial contract awards and renewals and monitor market changes affecting cost or availability.
• Monitor contract performance, review compliance with state and federal policies, and recommend improvements based on best practices.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate with vendors, staff, and partners across levels of government.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed