Sourcing Planner

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over your first

Free Parking

Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path

Daycare On-site

Cafeteria On-site

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety in Columbus, OH is seeking a Sourcing Planner to oversee market research, supplier management, and contract optimization within the Director's Office/Fiscal Services.

Key responsibilities include monitoring pricing trends, consolidating buying power, and drafting revised specs for future bids while pursuing competitive sourcing options. This full-time role requires experience in procurement and supply chain analysis.

Qualifications

• 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.
• 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supply chain market research & monitor/respond to changes affecting supply & demand (e.g., pricing; suppliers; market indicators; economic impact on future pricing).
• Monitor & review individual suppliers & identify where incumbent suppliers should be replaced or competed across portfolio of contracts.
• Track & review exceptions, performance, lapses & other ongoing issues/outcomes across portfolio contracts; initiate appropriate action to improve performance; identify options for repeated performance lapses; independently records contract terms & renewal options.
• Review sourcing history (e.g., travel; preference programs; information technology) & forecast trends to identify opportunities to consolidate buying power & negotiate more favorable terms & costs.
• Develop revised specifications to be included in future bids &/or amendments; Find creative ways to obtain competitive bids & eliminate sole & single source purchases.

Skills

Purchasing

Stores

Inventory

Education

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing

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

6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing

24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512

12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety

Director's Office/Fiscal Services (Procurement Services)

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

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!

What You'll Do As a Sourcing Planner

• Conduct supply chain market research & monitor/respond to changes affecting supply & demand (e.g., pricing; suppliers; market indicators; economic impact on future pricing); survey market conditions, historical spending & price trends).
• Monitor & review individual suppliers & identify where incumbent suppliers should be replaced or competed across portfolio of contracts.
• Track & review exceptions, performance, lapses & other ongoing issues/outcomes across portfolio contracts (e.g., initiate appropriate action to improve performance (i.e., exception reports; negotiations; reconciliations; conferences); identify options for repeated performance lapses of suppliers holding multiple contracts; independently records contract terms & renewal options).
• Review sourcing history (e.g., travel; preference programs; information technology) & forecast trends to identify opportunities to consolidate buying power & negotiate more favorable terms & costs.
• Develop revised specifications to be included in future bids &/or amendments; Find creative ways to obtain competitive bids & eliminate sole & single source purchases.

Option 1

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.

Option 2

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.

Option 3

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.

Option 4

24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.

Option 5

12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Agency Overview

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance, Business

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Proofreading