Sourcing Analyst (2 positions)

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services (Procurement Services)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

• Free Parking!

• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

• Daycare On-site!

• Cafeteria On-site!

Under direction of the Sourcing Supervisor, solicit & evaluate proposals, make recommendations & monitor supplier performance for a range of routine, established, customary requirements:

• Process agency purchase requisitions & ensure Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) & Encouraging Diversity Growth & Equity (EDGE) vendor utilization.

• Facilitate agency purchases using Department of Administrative Services (DAS) & Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) contracts.

• Review & analyze contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules &/or regulations & negotiate changes (e.g., confer with other agencies, vendors, manufacturers &/or distributors on delivery, prices, quantity & services; ensure purchasing practices are in accordance with ODPS purchasing procedures).

• Prepare specifications for development of contracts for goods & personal service acquisitions (e.g., coordinate the purchasing of supplies, materials, equipment &/or services for ODPS; research quotes & prepare cost analysis; review contractual language & evaluate bids received & recommend awards).

• Maintain records, contracts, MOUs, etc. in the State of Ohio Procurement system (i.e., Ohio Buys (OB)).

• Provide technical assistance to other agencies & ODPS divisions with contract negotiations & compliance with state & federal laws & regulations (e.g., coordinate special acquisitions projects to procure supplies, materials, equipment &/or services; enforce section policies & procedures; provide interpretation of state & federal laws).

• Assist ODPS personnel in processing purchasing requests (e.g., compose correspondence, provide appropriate contract language; review completed cost analysis; provide specific vendor information, etc.).

• Perform administrative functions (e.g., prepare weekly reports; maintain files; respond to telephone inquiries; review & maintain procurement logs).

• Utilize ODPS databases to generate statistical reports & enter pertinent information into various systems (e.g., Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), OB, contract workflow, tracking & follow-up; electronic release & permit);

• Conduct follow-up on outstanding orders & route contracts for Director signature.

• Attend trade fairs &/or meetings when applicable & work on special assignments &/or projects.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Helpful Tips for Applying:

• Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".

• Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.

• Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".

Option 1:

18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 2:

• Or completion of associate core program in public or business administration, purchasing/procurement, materials management, contracting, acquisition management, logistics, strategic procurement, purchasing management, supply chain management or other sourcing related field.

Option 3:

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Sourcing Associate, 64511.

Option 4:

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Business

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Proofreading