Sourcing Planner (PN 20015094)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Financial Affairs (OFA) is looking to fill the position of a Sourcing Planner to serve as a lead procurement resource with advanced expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement. This position plans, forecasts, and implements complex, high-impact procurement sourcing strategies and functions as lead worker by providing work direction, guidance and training to procurement staff.

Requirements

• 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.
• OR 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 AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• OR 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 AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• OR 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.
• OR 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.
• OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or advanced degree in public or business administration, purchasing, contracting, acquisition management, logistics, supply chain or operations management
• Experience developing solicitation documents (e.g., Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, Invitation to Bid, Requestion for Information)
• Experience in using Ohio Buys
• Experience collecting data and conducting market and statistical analysis
• Experience working with stakeholders to assess needs, offer proper sourcing solutions, and problem solve
• Experience in strategic planning and strategic sourcing
• Experience with state and/or federal procurement rules
• Experience in contract development, contractor compliance, and contract management
• Experience in leading and prioritizing projects and/or teams
• Experience defining, writing, and weighting evaluation criteria
• Experience evaluating proposals and conducting consensus meetings

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and acquisition planning across multiple ODH program areas
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with agency priorities, future demand and statewide procurement policies
• Identify appropriate sourcing methods based on market conditions, projects complexity and risk
• Conduct market research, supplier analysis, and cost and spend trend analysis to inform sourcing decisions
• Plan and manage the full contract lifecycle from solicitation through award administration and closeout
• Develop solicitations, scopes of work, pricing structures, and performance requirements
• Coordinate pre-bid conferences, solicitation amendments, proposal evaluations, scoring and award communications
• Author low-risk contracts using approved templates and support higher complexity contracts in coordination with Legal
• Serve as a liaison between ODH, other state agencies and external suppliers
• Partner with Department of Administrative Services, Office of Budget and Management and Office of General Counsel, and program leadership to secure approvals and negotiate contract terms
• Communicate procurement strategies, timelines, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor contract performance, benchmarks, pricing and compliance across the contract portfolio
• Evaluate contract and supplier risk, including insurance requirements and protections
• Track economic conditions and approve pricing adjustments as appropriate
• Recommend improvements to contract language and sourcing processes to reduce risk and cost
• Ensure compliance with Ohio procurement rules, policies and processes
• Recommend updates to sourcing practices in response to legislative, policy or operational changes
• Promote supplier diversity, equity, and responsible procurement practices
• Provide guidance, training, and work directions to procurement staff and team members
• Serve as a lead resource on complex, high-risk or high-profile procurement

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: Associate degree