Sourcing Planner - 20063163 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Contract Administration, Fiscal Processing, Vendor Performance Monitoring, Compliance, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Communication, Priority Management, Record Keeping, Requisition Processing, Purchase Order Management, Financial Coding

Industry

Government Administration

Description

What You’ll Do 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. Important Application Instruction Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications in the education and work experience sections of the application. Be specific about the duties performed, systems used, and level of responsibility. What’s Required 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves driving sourcing and procurement activities to support operational and capital needs by planning purchasing strategies, coordinating contracts, and supporting fiscal processing across multiple program areas. Key duties include reviewing quotes, evaluating proposals, monitoring vendor performance, and maintaining accurate, audit-ready procurement documentation.