Sourcing Planner (PN 20015094)

What You'll Do The Office of Financial Affairs (OFA) is looking to fill the position of a Sourcing Planner to serve as a lead procurement resource with advanced expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement. This position plans, forecasts, and implements complex, high-impact procurement sourcing strategies and functions as lead worker by providing work direction, guidance and training to procurement staff. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Sourcing And Planning Lead strategic sourcing and acquisition planning across multiple ODH program areasDevelop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with agency priorities, future demand and statewide procurement policiesIdentify 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 Contract Development And Management Plan and manage the full contract lifecycle from solicitation through award administration and closeoutDevelop solicitations, scopes of work, pricing structures, and performance requirementsCoordinate pre-bid conferences, solicitation amendments, proposal evaluations, scoring and award communicationsAuthor low-risk contracts using approved templates and support higher complexity contracts in coordination with Legal Stakeholder & Agency Collaboration Serve as a liaison between ODH, other state agencies and external suppliersPartner with Department of Administrative Services, Office of Budget and Management and Office of General Counsel, and program leadership to secure approvals and negotiate contract termsCommunicate procurement strategies, timelines, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders Supplier Performance, Risk And Cost Management Monitor contract performance, benchmarks, pricing and compliance across the contract portfolioEvaluate contract and supplier risk, including insurance requirements and protectionsTrack economic conditions and approve pricing adjustments as appropriateRecommend improvements to contract language and sourcing processes to reduce risk and cost Compliance, Policy And Leadership Ensure compliance with Ohio procurement rules, policies and processes Recommend updates to sourcing practices in response to legislative, policy or operational changesPromote supplier diversity, equity, and responsible procurement practices Provide guidance, training, and work directions to procurement staff and team membersServe as a lead resource on complex, high-risk or high-profile procurement UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May require travel; may be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods Position Qualifications 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance. 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 AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing. 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 AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing. OR 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512. OR 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513. OR Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above. Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: Graduate or advanced degree in public or business administration, purchasing, contracting, acquisition management, logistics, supply chain or operations managementExperience developing solicitation documents (e.g., Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, Invitation to Bid, Requestion for Information)Experience in using Ohio BuysExperience collecting data and conducting market and statistical analysisExperience working with stakeholders to assess needs, offer proper sourcing solutions, and problem solveExperience in strategic planning and strategic sourcingExperience with state and/or federal procurement rulesExperience in contract development, contractor compliance, and contract managementExperience in leading and prioritizing projects and/or teamsExperience defining, writing, and weighting evaluation criteriaExperience evaluating proposals and conducting consensus meetings All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory Technical Skill: Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Contract Negotiation, Data Analytics Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Negotiation, Interpreting Data, Collaboration Educational Transcript Requirements Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. Organization Health Agency Contact Name and Information Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview Unposting Date Sep 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location Health Department Building Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $34.53 Schedule Full-time Work Hours Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm Classified Indicator Classified Union OCSEA Technical Skills Budgeting, Contract Negotiation, Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance Professional Skills Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Negotiation Agency Overview Sourcing Planner About Us Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department's Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends.