State of Ohio · 6 hours ago
Sourcing Planner (PN 20014481)
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$33.52/hr - $35.15/hr
3+ years expThe Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. They are seeking a Sourcing Planner to lead complex procurement sourcing initiatives that support critical public health programs statewide, focusing on strategic sourcing, contract management, and stakeholder collaboration.
Automotive
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
Qualification
Required
42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance
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
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
24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512
12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
Preferred
Graduate or advanced degree in public or business administration, purchasing, contracting, acquisition management, logistics, supply chain or operations management
Experience developing solicitation documents (RFP, RFQ, ITB, RFI)
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
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)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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