Sourcing Planner (Procurement and Contracts)

What You Will Do At ODM Office: Legal Counsel Bureau: Contracts and Acquisitions Classification: Sourcing Planner (PN: 20097339) Job Overview The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), Office of Legal Counsel/Bureau of Contracts and Acquisitions is seeking an experienced procurement professional to serve as one of the primary points of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement and contracting activities for the agency. As a Sourcing Planner, your responsibilities will include: Independently drafting, editing, proofreading, and releasing competitive solicitation documents, including complex, multi-million-dollar Requests for Proposals and Statements of Work.Creating, planning, researching, and reviewing complex procurement and contract projectsDrafting Contracts, Grants, Inter-Agency Agreements, Data Use Agreements, and other similar contractsReviewing and analyzing terms and conditions for Medicaid’s portfolio of contracts.Developing complex scopes of work and deliverables and performing market research to draft procurement requirements and specificationsCoordinating internal meetings to meet procurement deadlines and facilitates evaluation meetings for the procurement selection processIdentifying solutions with issues and challenges in procurement and contract projectsParticipating in contract negotiationsServing as a liaison between ODM and other state agencies with regard to procurement activitiesWorking closely with internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle to identify needs and potential risks, and review supplier performanceProviding training and technical assistance to contract managers on state procurement processes and contract management policies NOTE: Preferable qualifications for this position would include: Experience with drafting complex requests for proposals Experience with drafting and negotiating complex contracts Background in project management or facilitating and coordinating team projects Completion of College or Graduate Degree National Institute for Government Procurement (NIPG) and/or Certified Ohio Procurement Agent/Manager (COPA/COPM) certification Being detail oriented and be able to work collaboratively and independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills 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; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing. 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; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing. Or 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 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.Or 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Technical Skills: Contract Negotiation Professional Skills: Consultation, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Results Oriented, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency Contact Name and Information HumanResources@medicaid.ohio.gov Unposting Date Sep 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Work Location Lazarus 5 Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $34.53/hour Schedule Full-time Work Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Classified Indicator Classified Union OCSEA Primary Job Skill Purchasing, Stores, Inventory Professional Skills Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Consultation, Critical Thinking, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Results Oriented, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency Overview About Us: Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help. Responsibilities Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by: Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served. Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs. Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes. Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care. Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.