Sourcing Planner (Procurement and Contracts)

Ohio Department of Medicaid; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Medicaid, Office of Legal Counsel/Bureau of Contracts and Acquisitions, seeks a qualified Sourcing Planner to manage procurement and contracting activities. You will draft RFPs and complex contracts, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure timely procurement processes across multi-million dollar projects.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, conducting market research, and guiding teams through the procurement lifecycle while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience drafting complex RFPs.
• Experience drafting/negotiating complex contracts.
• Background in project management or coordinating team projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently drafting, editing, proofreading, and releasing competitive solicitation documents, including complex RFPs and SOWs.
• Creating, planning, researching, and reviewing complex procurement and contract projects.
• Drafting Contracts, Grants, Inter-Agency Agreements, and data use agreements.
• Reviewing and analyzing terms and conditions for Medicaid’s contracts.
• Developing complex scopes of work and performing market research.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

College or graduate degree

NIPG certification

COPA/COPM certification

Job description

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 projects
• Drafting Contracts, Grants, Inter-Agency Agreements, Data Use Agreements, and other similar contracts
• Reviewing 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 specifications
• Coordinating internal meetings to meet procurement deadlines and facilitates evaluation meetings for the procurement selection process
• Identifying solutions with issues and challenges in procurement and contract projects
• Participating in contract negotiations
• Serving as a liaison between ODM and other state agencies with regard to procurement activities
• Working closely with internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle to identify needs and potential risks, and review supplier performance
• Providing 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
[e-mail]

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

• 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.