Sourcing Planner

Office of Legal & Acquisition Services

The Office of Contracts and Acquisitions (OCA) is housed within the Office of Legal and Acquisition Services and has the expertise and authority for creating agreements and contracts and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for ODJFS. The mission of OCA is to meet and maintain the highest level of compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and procedures for acquisitions and contracting for ODJFS and to establish and maintain public trust and confidence in the stewardship of taxpayer funds. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OCA webpage.

What You Will Do

• Independently or as lead worker, research, evaluate & plan a comprehensive portfolio of contracts and purchasing strategies based on past performance, future needs and organizational goals.
• Manage the sourcing process for complex projects from start to finish.
• Review records of purchased items, delivery costs, product performance, and inventory levels, and update specifications as needed to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Research the supply chain market and track supplier performance, usage history, and trends.
• Track and review performance and identify lapses across the contract portfolio.
• Build contract portfolios across multiple program areas.
• Manage portfolios of contracts and sourcing events to ensure that important dates and deadlines are met.
• Monitor the contract portfolio and make adjustments to align with policy changes (e.g., federal, state, agency).
  
  

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: James A. Rhodes State Office Tower 30 East Broad St., Floor 31, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN: 20043316.

Option 1

The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

• 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;
• AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
  
  

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;
• AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
  
  

Option 3

• 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 4

• 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.
  
  

Option 5

• 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.
  
  

Option 6

• The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 33. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $34.53 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 33

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$34.53

$36.20

$38.01

$39.86

$41.81

$43.90

$46.00

$48.28

$50.66

Annual

$71,822

$75,296

$79,061

$82,909

$86,965

$91,312

$95,680

$100,422

$105,373

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months

Organization

Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 31

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Classified Indicator

Classified

Primary Job Skill

Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Technical Skills

Customer Service, Public Relations, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Professional Skills

Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support
  
  

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.