Sourcing Supervisor - 20064285

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department is seeking a Sourcing Supervisor to lead strategic sourcing and contracting activities in Columbus, OH. You will supervise a team of budgeting, sourcing, and procurement professionals to deliver efficient, compliant acquisitions.

The role partners with agency leaders, vendors, and internal customers to understand needs, develop sourcing solutions, and evaluate proposals, driving value and compliance across all procurements.

Qualifications

• Have at least 4 ½ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.
• 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 with at least 2 ½ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• 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 with at least 1 ½ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience as Senior Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.
• Have at least 1 year experience as Sourcing Planner with the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency strategic sourcing, purchasing, and contracting activities.
• Manage solicitations, bids, proposals, evaluations, contract awards, and related procurement processes.
• Partner with internal customers to understand business needs and develop appropriate sourcing solutions.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Assist with the development and implementation of agency purchasing and contracting procedures.
• Build productive relationships with vendors, state agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, supply sources, and opportunities to improve procurement practices.
• Help identify process improvements that strengthen service delivery, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting and Finance

Auditing

Attention to Detail

Building Trust

Customer Focus

Education

Undergraduate degree in public or business administration

Graduate degree in public or business administration

Equivalent minimum qualifications

Job description

Job Description - Sourcing Supervisor - 20064285 (2600060K)

Sourcing Supervisor - 20064285 (2600060K)

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Email: [e-mail]

Work Location

Beightler Armory 2825 W Dublin-Granville Road Columbus 43235-2789

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $40.40 - $57.67

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8AM - 5PM; Flex scheduling available

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Technical Skills : Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Auditing

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

Ready to lead the team behind how our agency buys, contracts, and delivers?

The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department is looking for a Sourcing Supervisor to join our team. This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys leading people, solving complex problems, building strong partnerships, and finding better ways to get business done.

About Our Organization

The Ohio Adjutant General’s Department is a military-friendly organization committed to supporting those who serve. Our work directly supports the readiness and operational effectiveness of the Ohio National Guard and strengthens our shared mission to protect our communities, serve the great State of Ohio, and support the nation. We value service, accountability, teamwork, and mission focus, and we welcome candidates who are inspired by public service and meaningful work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead agency strategic sourcing, purchasing, and contracting activities.
• Manage solicitations, bids, proposals, evaluations, contract awards, and related procurement processes.
• Partner with internal customers to understand business needs and develop appropriate sourcing solutions.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Assist with the development and implementation of agency purchasing and contracting procedures.
• Build productive relationships with vendors, state agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends, supply sources, and opportunities to improve procurement practices.
• Help identify process improvements that strengthen service delivery, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Why This Role Matters

Great procurement is about more than purchasing. It is about making sure our workforce has the resources and services needed to accomplish the mission.

As our Sourcing Supervisor, you will lead strategic sourcing and contracting activities while supervising a team of financial, sourcing, and budget professionals. You will work closely with agency leaders, program areas, vendors, and other state partners to ensure goods and services are procured effectively, competitively, and in accordance with applicable requirements.

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

Minimum qualifications for this classification include one of the following:

• Have at least 4 ½ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.
• 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 with at least 2 ½ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• 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 with at least 1 ½ years’ experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience as Senior Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.
• Have at least 1 year experience as Sourcing Planner with the State of Ohio.
• The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Supplemental Information

Please contact our State Human Resources Division by calling [phone] or email [e-mail] if a reasonable accommodation due to a disability no later than 14 days before your scheduled hiring event.

Travel is required, as needed. You must provide own transportation, or to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12 (HSPD 12), the final candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) to secure employment.

Salary Information

This position is assigned as a pay range 14 of the State of Ohio’s pay schedule, with a starting hourly rate of $40.40 and current range up to $57.67 per hour. Starting pay is usually at the minimum of the range unless otherwise required by law or union contract, or unless the selected candidate's qualifications warrant consideration above the minimum.

With continued employment and satisfactory performance, employees generally advance to the next pay step after six (6) months and then annually thereafter. Cost-of-living adjustments are typically applied on July 1.

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.