About this role
Ohio 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!
What you'll do as a Sourcing Analyst:
Under direction of the Sourcing Supervisor, solicit & evaluate proposals, make recommendations & monitor supplier performance for a range of routine, established, customary requirements.
Process agency purchase requisitions & ensure Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) & Encouraging Diversity Growth & Equity (EDGE) vendor utilization.
Review & analyze contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules &/or regulations & negotiate changes (e.g., confer with other agencies, vendors, manufacturers &/or distributors on delivery, prices, quantity & services; ensure purchasing practices are in accordance with ODPS purchasing procedures).
Prepare specifications for development of contracts for goods & personal service acquisitions (e.g., coordinate the purchasing of supplies, materials, equipment &/or services for ODPS; research quotes & prepare cost analysis; review contractual language & evaluate bids received & recommend awards).
Provide technical assistance to other agencies & ODPS divisions with contract negotiations & compliance with state & federal laws & regulations (e.g., coordinate special acquisitions projects to procure supplies, materials, equipment &/or services; enforce section policies & procedures; provide interpretation of state & federal laws).
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Option 1:
18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
Option 2:
-Or completion of associate core program in public or business administration, purchasing/procurement, materials management, contracting, acquisition management, logistics, strategic procurement, purchasing management, supply chain management or other sourcing related field.
Option 3:
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Sourcing Associate, 64511.
Option 4:
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above
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Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory
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About Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
What you'll do
- As a Sourcing Analyst, you will solicit and evaluate proposals, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations. You will also prepare specifications for contracts and provide technical assistance to other agencies.
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