Sourcing Analyst - 20038240

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, Ohio Pharmacy Services, seeks a Sourcing Analyst to support purchasing by sourcing suppliers, evaluating proposals, and administering contracts in Columbus. This on-site, full-time role requires attention to detail and an ability to coordinate with internal customers and legal counsel.

You will review bids, develop specifications, create supplier evaluations, and track contract status while ensuring compliance with MBEs and EDGE programs.

Qualifications

• 18 months purchasing/procurement/sourcing experience or equivalent training within applicable programs.
• Completion of an associate core program in procurement or related field.
• 6 months' exp as Sourcing Associate (64511) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, receive, and open bids and proposals per established procedures.
• Coordinate delivery of supplier samples for evaluation.
• Interview vendors, check references, and conduct site visits to assess capabilities.
• Evaluate supplier submissions based on price, quality, service, reliability, and reputation.
• Prepare documentation for Release & Permit or Controlling Board review and respond to follow-ups.
• Track procurement status and complete required follow-up actions.
• Identify potential suppliers using catalogs, directories, trade journals, and online research.
• Review mandatory-use program compliance (MBE/EDGE, OPI, OOD, CRP, OPS).
• Customize terms and conditions for specific sourcing needs.

Skills

Purchasing

Stores

Inventory

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Ethics and Values

Priority Setting

Education

Associate core program (public or business administration, procurement)

Job description

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

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Do At DBH

The Sourcing Analyst supports agency purchasing by sourcing suppliers, evaluating proposals, developing specifications, administering contracts, and responding to customer inquiries. This role ensures compliance, strengthens supplier relationships, and promotes efficient, accurate procurement operations.

Supplier Sourcing & Evaluation

• Solicit, receive, and open bids and proposals per established procedures.
• Coordinate delivery of supplier samples for evaluation.
• Interview vendors, check references, and conduct site visits to assess capabilities.
• Evaluate supplier submissions based on price, quality, service, reliability, and reputation.
• Prepare documentation for Release & Permit or Controlling Board review and respond to DAS/OBM follow‑ups.
• Track procurement status and complete required follow‑up actions.
• Identify potential suppliers using catalogs, directories, trade journals, and online research.
• Review mandatory‑use program compliance (MBE/EDGE, OPI, OOD, CRP, OPS).
• Customize terms and conditions for specific sourcing needs.

Specification Development & Procurement Analysis

• Collaborate with requestors to define specifications for goods and services.
• Review and analyze program needs to determine required detail for sourcing.
• Evaluate price proposals, financial data, and market conditions to recommend reasonable pricing and scope.
• Verify goods and services meet agency specifications.
• Address routine vendor performance issues and resolve basic customer or supplier disputes.
• Draft routine RFPs and coordinate formal exception requests.
• Create supplier evaluation methods aligned to specifications and agency criteria.
• Coordinate responses to supplier questions with requestors and legal counsel.

Contract & Purchase Order Administration

• Review, distribute, and monitor requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.
• Recommend contract proposals and amendments.
• Track contract status, maintain version control, and follow up with unresponsive parties.
• Distribute contracts and amendments and apply correct financial codes, including split or proportional funding.

Customer Inquiry Support

• Serve as point of contact for customer inquiries via phone, email, writing, or in‑person.
• Provide information requiring knowledge of relevant rules, policies, and procedures.
• Resolve or refer complaints using agency systems.
• Research records to verify invoices, sales documents, reports, or status updates.
• Update or retrieve data and maintain logs, reports, and correspondence.
• Educate customers on OPS services using prepared materials.
• Track customer data using spreadsheets or databases.

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 28 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position is located within our Ohio Pharmacy Services at 2150 West Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

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

• 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.
• Or 6 mos. exp. as Sourcing Associate, 64511.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Job Skills:

Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Technical Skills:

Purchasing

Professional Skills:

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Ethics and Values, Priority Setting

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree‑granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Ohio Pharmacy Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Compensation

$23.65

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

M-F; 8:00am-5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Agency Overview

Sourcing Analyst

Ohio Pharmacy Services

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

DBH Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well‑being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma‑free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second‑chance hiring, and recovery‑informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.