Sourcing Planner

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Our mission is to save lives reduce injuries and economic loss administer Ohios motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May require travel; may be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable

Background Check Information:

• A background check BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants

• A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation please email as soon as possible or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Option 1:

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include performing spend analysis developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.

Option 2:

-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; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 3:

-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; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 4:

-Or 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst 64512.

Option 5:

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst 64513.

Option 6:

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Purchasing Stores Inventory

What Youll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety- Directors Office/Fiscal Services (Procurement Services)
Report in location:1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223
Work hours:7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

• Free Parking!

• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

• Daycare On-site!

• Cafeteria On-site!

Under direction from the sourcing supervisor within Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Procurement Services independently &/or as lead worker (i.e. provide work direction; coordinate/lead projects; train staff; etc.) research evaluate & plan a comprehensive portfolio of contracts & purchasing based on past performance future needs & strategic direction (e.g. compare & review records of items purchased (i.e. delivery records; receipts; quotes; contracts; etc.) costs deliveries etc. & develop specifications & processes where needed with requests or information received from stakeholders):

• 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;

• Facilitate meetings &/or conduct surveys to determine satisfaction with various stakeholders awarded contracts;

• Develop revised specifications to be included in future bids &/or amendments; Find creative ways to obtain competitive bids & eliminate sole & single source purchases;

• Maintain understanding of Ohio Procurement laws rules & regulations (e.g. Ohio Administrative Code (OAC); Ohio Revised Code (ORC);

• Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement policies & regulations).

• Build contract portfolios across multiple program areas (e.g. confirm portfolio meets the needs of the agency & all program areas; administer portfolio to ensure timely processing of requests & eliminate contract lapses; work with other agencies to standardize specifications; combine buying power & schedules; establish cooperative agreements across contract portfolio; determine cost projections; identify cost savings & avoidance targets; establish cost controls & reduction plans);

• Assist with budget projections for all major contracts & projects by analyzing documenting & reporting project/program costs;

• Evaluate & analyze inventory records levels & trends to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate improved supply chain delivery & cost reduction;

• Establish relationship with other agencies & government procurement offices to improve ODPS contracting power;

• Monitor portfolio & make adjustments in accordance with federal state or agency policy changes (e.g. track & review use modification & exception to terms; identify plans & evaluate term improvements with legal counsel; plan &/or improve use of preference programs based on established guidelines; review performance/competition expectations & results across portfolios & establish improvements based upon market availability & best practices; establish define &/or create contract portfolio reports/analyses & schedules);

• Maintain & evaluate records of items purchased costs deliveries product performance & inventories;

• Develop agency-wide procurement proposals to develop & incorporate business transformation improvements;

• Collaborate with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections (ODRC) to maintain Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) operations within assigned correctional facility (e.g. license plates; temporary tags; stickers; etc.);

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.