Strategic Sourcing Planner: Contracts & Procurement

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

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.