Sourcing Planner

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

51d•Onsite

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Requirements

Option 1: 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. 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; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. 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; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
Option 4: 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.
Option 5: 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Responsibilities

Conduct supply chain market research & monitor/respond to changes affecting supply & demand (e.g., pricing; suppliers; market indicators; economic impact on future pricing); survey market conditions, historical spending & price trends).
Monitor & review individual suppliers & identify where incumbent suppliers should be replaced or competed across portfolio of contracts.
Track & review exceptions, performance, lapses & other ongoing issues/outcomes across portfolio contracts (e.g., initiate appropriate action to improve performance (i.e., exception reports; negotiations; reconciliations; conferences); identify options for repeated performance lapses of suppliers holding multiple contracts; independently records contract terms & renewal options).
Review sourcing history (e.g., travel; preference programs; information technology) & forecast trends to identify opportunities to consolidate buying power & negotiate more favorable terms & costs.
Develop revised specifications to be included in future bids &/or amendments.
Find creative ways to obtain competitive bids & eliminate sole & single source purchases.

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 )
Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
Daycare On-site!
Cafeteria On-site!