Sourcing Planner
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management -
Business
Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management
Job Description
- Sourcing Planner (260004M2)
Sourcing Planner ( 260004M2 )
OrganizationPublic Safety
Agency Contact Name and Information :
Kristopher Croom | kacroomo.gov
Work Location :
Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus
Primary Location :
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation : $34.53
Schedule :
Full-time
Work Hours : 8:00am - 5:00pm
Union : OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Technical Skills :
Accounting and Finance, Business
Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Proofreading
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.
Job DescriptionOhio 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!
- 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.
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.
QualificationsOption 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 SkillsPurchasing, Stores, Inventory
Supplemental Information UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONSMay require travel; may be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.
Background Check Information- A BCI fingerprint check, a background check, may be required on all selected applicants
- A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process
To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADAo.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
ADA StatementOhio 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…
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