Sourcing Planner (Procurement and Contracts)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) seeks an experienced Sourcing Planner in the Office of Legal Counsel, Bureau of Contracts and Acquisitions. You will draft and manage competitive solicitations, review contract terms, and coordinate procurement activities across the agency.

As a primary contact for internal and external stakeholders, you will lead market research, develop scopes of work, and support negotiations.

Qualifications

• Graduate core in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or related field with 6 months experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• Undergraduate core in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or related field with 18 months experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• 42 months experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing including spend analysis, sourcing strategy, and vendor performance.
• Senior Sourcing Analyst or Sourcing Analyst experience as specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Independently drafting, editing, proofreading, and releasing competitive solicitation documents including RFPs and Statements of Work.
• 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 portfolio of contracts.
• Developing complex scopes of work and market research to draft procurement requirements.
• Coordinating internal meetings to meet procurement deadlines and facilitate evaluation meetings.
• Identifying solutions for procurement and contract challenges.
• Participating in contract negotiations and liaising with other state agencies.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Consultation

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Results Oriented

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Graduate Degree

NIPG COPA COPM Certification

Job description

Organization

Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 25, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Lazarus 5 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $34.53/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Technical Skills : Contract Negotiation

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.

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.

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

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental Information

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.