What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Purchasing Standards Analyst position at Ohio Department of Administrative Services?
What You'll Do
Conducts procurement activities in order to secure a wide range of goods & services for state agencies:
Receives bid responses in the State’s electronic procurement system & performs all activities as required by law & DAS policies & procedures associated with evaluation of bid responses:
24 mos. exp. in purchasing/procurement position that involved reviewing requisitions, writing invitations-to-bid, evaluating vendor response & communication with vendors & customers.
Knowledge Of
Administrative Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
Alexis Hill (Alexis.Hill@das.ohio.gov)
Unposting Date
May 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$30.55 - $44.74
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Negotiation
Agency Overview
About Us:
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state, secure state data and technology resources, and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.
DAS is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.
The Office of Procurement Services collaborates with state, county and local government entities to provide services and award commodities and service contracts. The Office of Procurement Services is comprised of the following units: State Purchasing, Information Technology Procurement Services, Cooperative Purchasing, Office of Procurement from Community Rehabilitation Programs, and Asset Management Services.
State Purchasing assists state agencies with the procurement of supplies and services through competitive selection and negotiated contracts.
Information Technology Procurement Services assists state agencies with the procurement of IT-related supplies and services through competitive selection and negotiated contracts.
Cooperative Purchasing extends the benefit of state contract pricing to participating in political subdivisions, such as local governments, schools and universities.
Office of Procurement from Community Rehabilitation Programs helps state agencies purchase supplies and services from work centers that employ people with disabilities.
Asset Management Services assists agencies in maintaining, reporting and certifying accurate inventories of state-owned assets.
Conducts procurement activities in order to secure a wide range of goods & services for state agencies:
- Receives & analyzes written requests from agencies
- Performs initial review of specifications & other requirements of purchase & recommends appropriate method of competitive selection &/or recommendation for a Release & Permit if the procurement cannot be made by DAS
- Conducts necessary research to insure that specifications & related requirements correspond with current industry trends to insure that agency needs will be properly met & to maximize competition among bidders
- Prepares formal bid documents using a personal computer incorporating terms, conditions, & other requirements required by law (e.g., FDA & USDA regulations) & DAS policies & procedures to maximize chances for an effective award
- Reviews listings of registered & recommended bidders who may have interest in bidding on purchase
- Responds to questions regarding bid or process that may arise
- Creates & develops specifications for commodities in conjunction with customer agencies
- Reports to State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) as assigned to provide resource support & logistics for impacted areas.
Receives bid responses in the State’s electronic procurement system & performs all activities as required by law & DAS policies & procedures associated with evaluation of bid responses:
- Compiles bid tabulations & final contract documents on a personal computer
- Recommends contract award to lowest responsive & responsible bidder & forwards to supervisor for approval
- Prepares correspondence to notify bidders of contract awards, bid disqualifications, & related matters associated with procurement.
- Performs necessary research to validate basis for complaint & assists in negotiation of a resolution of issue between customer agency & contractor
- Responds to questions on procurement policies & procedures from customer agencies, bidders, & general public
- Maintains a current working knowledge of industry/business & procurement trends through daily contacts & industry publications.
- Maintains records for procurement activity & provides reports as required.
- Utilizes personal computer or other electronic means to communicate with customer agencies, business communities, & other governmental agencies on matters related to procurement of supplies & services.
- Must obtain a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Ohio Procurement Agent (COPA) certification within one (1) year of eligibility, or within four (4) years of accepting position in this classification, whichever comes first.
- CPPB certification & COPA certification must be maintained through recertification every five (5) years as required by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council for the CPPB, & the Ohio Public Procurement Certification Council for the COPA. Failure to obtain or maintain certification is cause for removal.
24 mos. exp. in purchasing/procurement position that involved reviewing requisitions, writing invitations-to-bid, evaluating vendor response & communication with vendors & customers.
- Or completion of program coursework for associate degree in one of previously stated areas of study; 6 mos. exp. in purchasing/procurement position that involved reviewing requisitions, writing invitations-to-bid, evaluating vendor response & communicating with vendors & customers.
- Or completion of undergraduate program core coursework in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management, logistics or other purchasing related field.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Knowledge Of
- DAS & state purchasing policies & procedures (i.e., Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code)*
- DAS/GSD government structure & process*
- Generally accepted procurement practices
- State Emergency Operations Center protocol*
- Operation of personal computer & office system software (e.g., MS Word, Excel)
- Use of Internet to extract information
- Carry out detailed written or oral instructions
- Deal with problems involving several variables
- Apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems
- Comprehend & record figures accurately
- Cooperate with co-workers on group projects
- Handle sensitive inquiries from agencies & general public
- Maintain accurate records
- Prepare meaningful, concise, & accurate reports
- Use proper research methods in gathering data
- Proofread technical materials recognize errors & make corrections
- Calculate fractions, decimals, & percentages.
- Developed after employment
Administrative Services
Agency Contact Name and Information
Alexis Hill (Alexis.Hill@das.ohio.gov)
Unposting Date
May 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$30.55 - $44.74
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Negotiation
Agency Overview
About Us:
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state, secure state data and technology resources, and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.
DAS is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.
The Office of Procurement Services collaborates with state, county and local government entities to provide services and award commodities and service contracts. The Office of Procurement Services is comprised of the following units: State Purchasing, Information Technology Procurement Services, Cooperative Purchasing, Office of Procurement from Community Rehabilitation Programs, and Asset Management Services.
State Purchasing assists state agencies with the procurement of supplies and services through competitive selection and negotiated contracts.
Information Technology Procurement Services assists state agencies with the procurement of IT-related supplies and services through competitive selection and negotiated contracts.
Cooperative Purchasing extends the benefit of state contract pricing to participating in political subdivisions, such as local governments, schools and universities.
Office of Procurement from Community Rehabilitation Programs helps state agencies purchase supplies and services from work centers that employ people with disabilities.
Asset Management Services assists agencies in maintaining, reporting and certifying accurate inventories of state-owned assets.
Salary : $31 - $45