Senior Sourcing Analyst ( 20022431)

Requires considerable knowledge of sourcing life cycle in order to: Solicits and evaluates proposals, makes recommendations and monitors supplier performance where the need is not customary and the specifications must be developed where none exist (e.g., construction, intellectual property agreements, third-party managed services, solutions-based proposals), works with requestor and/or subject matter experts to establish specifications where products or services have multiple complex attributes and multiple deliverablesDesigns and coordinates supplier prequalification tools and methodsEvaluates and makes recommendations concerning proposed exceptions to terms or scope and proposed improvements over what was requestedProvides market research and evaluation of balancing interests to aid in settling contract agreementEstablishes project plan pacing and scopeIdentifies, contracts with, and/or works with subject matter experts to properly document need, and project timeline for developing specifications, risks, market strategy, and letting and evaluating opportunityDetermines cost projections and projected spending burn rate and sources for use in cost/benefit analysis, project budget tracking, allotment planning, and acceptance/payment modelingAssesses projections with requestor and fiscal office; recommends policies, procedures and improvements for sourcing practicesDesigns and coordinates potential sources for goods and services; designs sourcing requirements across multiple preference programs and/or subcontractor preference programsConducts pre-proposal market interviewsDesigns and coordinates competitive request for information processes, evaluates responses and formulates approach to fit needs and constraintsEstablishes vendor qualification and performance mechanisms (e.g., prime and subcontractor, prequalification, performance measures, deliverable acceptance) based upon market understanding and capabilityCompares similarly situated procurements of other jurisdictions (e.g., contacts other states and political jurisdictions; utilizes computer programs to input or review data, (e.g., Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), Ohio Marketplace (OMP), OPI Sytline, DAS Electronic Release and Permit Systems and Ohio BuysReview’s policies and procedures of procurement section and recommend practical revisions as neededAttends meetings, training and conferencesMay give presentations and conduct trainingResponds both verbally and in writing to questions and concernsWorks on special projects and/or committees assigned 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. 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; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.Or 12 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory Organization Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center Agency Contact Name and Information vlora.mcafee@drc.ohio.gov Unposting Date Oct 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location DRC Central Office-Fran-ODOT Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $ 28.76 Schedule Full-time Work Hours 40 Classified Indicator Classified Union OCSEA Technical Skills Data Entry, Business, Communications, Customer Service, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory Professional Skills Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication Agency Overview Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. This position is a reposting, and you must re-apply To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!