Ohio Department of Health · 4 hours ago
Sourcing Planner (PN 20014481)
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$33.52/hr - $33.52/hr
3+ years expThe Ohio Department of Health is dedicated to advancing public health in Ohio, and they are seeking a Sourcing Planner to lead procurement sourcing initiatives. The role involves strategic sourcing, contract management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective procurement processes across multiple program areas.
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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
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application
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
Company
Ohio Department of Health
We are committed to protecting and improving the health of all Ohioans.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jonathon George, M.S.
Chief Data Officer
Kevin Jonard, PMP, CSM
Assistant Chief Information Officer
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