Senior Sourcing Analyst

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment disability determinations and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses education and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources support and opportunities that fit their unique needs abilities and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful learn more about what we do please visit our website at.

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30 months experience or 30 months training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

-OR completion of undergraduate core program 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 months experience or 6 months training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

-OR 12 months experience as Sourcing Analyst 64512.

-OR equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.

Job Skills: Purchasing Stores Inventory Accounting and Finance Business Contract Negotiation Attention to Detail Customer Focus Organizing and Planning Written Communication Critical Thinking

Senior Sourcing Analyst Position Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is hiring a Senior Sourcing Analyst to support our mission of empowering Ohioans with disabilities through highquality services responsible stewardship of public resources and strong partnerships with vendors and community providers. This position plays an important role in helping OOD obtain the vital goods and services needed to serve individuals across the state while ensuring fairness transparency and compliance in every procurement activity.

In this role you will work closely with program areas and subject matter experts to develop detailed scopes of work for complex or nonroutine purchases. You will lead the creation and coordination of requests for proposals quotes and information; guide evaluation teams; design scoring criteria; and review vendor submissions for completeness accuracy and responsiveness and responsibility. Additional responsibilities include conducting market research negotiating terms recommending awards and monitoring supplier performance to support agency needs. The position also manages procurement processes including requisitions purchasing activities competitive pricing vendor outreach and posting solicitations in OhioBuys.

You will ensure compliance with state and federal requirements maintain accurate documentation coordinate with Legal on contract development and support transparency and audit functions. Duties also include travel coordination maintaining accurate files and assisting vendors with system navigation and questions. Additional responsibilities involve applying federal requirements preparing priorapproval requests drafting singlesource justifications ensuring adherence to OODs MBE plan and preparing Controlling Board documentation. The role will also provide training and guidance to staff support proactive procurement planning and collaborates with divisions across the agency to address complex purchasing questions and align timelines.

To be successful in this role you should bring knowledge of public relations business human relations budgeting and procurement standards. Strong abilities in reasoning data collection analysis problem solving verbal and written communication recordkeeping organization and customer service are essential. Experience working with procurement systems is important along with the ability to collaborate with coworkers handle sensitive inquiries and manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

If you are looking for an impactful opportunity to support OODs mission through thoughtful compliant and customerfocused procurement work we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Division of Fiscal Management Overview

The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws regulations and policies. This includes budget planning revenue forecasting expenditure monitoring and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency accountability and efficiency in the use of public funds as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agencys mission and objectives.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1 subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Location Requirements

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Applications and Selections

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire sustain and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process please contactso proper arrangements can be made.

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.