Sourcing Planner

What You'll Do

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services (Procurement Services)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

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!
  
  

Under Direction From The Sourcing Supervisor Within Ohio Department Of Public Safety (ODPS) Procurement Services, Independently &/or As Lead Worker (i.e., Provide Work Direction; Coordinate/lead Projects; Train Staff; Etc.) Research, Evaluate & Plan a Comprehensive Portfolio Of Contracts & Purchasing Based On Past Performance, Future Needs & Strategic Direction (e.g., Compare & Review Records Of Items Purchased (i.e., Delivery Records; Receipts; Quotes; Contracts; Etc.), Costs, Deliveries, Etc. & Develop Specifications & Processes Where Needed With Requests Or Information Received From Stakeholders)

• 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;
• Facilitate meetings &/or conduct surveys to determine satisfaction with various stakeholders awarded contracts;
• Develop revised specifications to be included in future bids &/or amendments; Find creative ways to obtain competitive bids & eliminate sole & single source purchases;
• Maintain understanding of Ohio Procurement laws, rules & regulations (e.g., Ohio Administrative Code (OAC); Ohio Revised Code (ORC);
• Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Procurement policies & regulations).
• Build contract portfolios across multiple program areas (e.g., confirm portfolio meets the needs of the agency & all program areas; administer portfolio to ensure timely processing of requests & eliminate contract lapses; work with other agencies to standardize specifications; combine buying power & schedules; establish cooperative agreements across contract portfolio; determine cost projections; identify cost savings & avoidance targets; establish cost controls & reduction plans);
• Assist with budget projections for all major contracts & projects by analyzing, documenting & reporting project/program costs;
• Evaluate & analyze inventory records, levels & trends to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate improved supply chain delivery & cost reduction;
• Establish relationship with other agencies & government procurement offices to improve ODPS contracting power;
• Monitor portfolio & make adjustments in accordance with federal, state or agency policy changes (e.g., track & review use, modification & exception to terms; identify plans & evaluate term improvements with legal counsel; plan &/or improve use of preference programs based on established guidelines; review performance/competition expectations & results across portfolios & establish improvements based upon market availability & best practices; establish, define &/or create contract portfolio reports/analyses & schedules);
• Maintain & evaluate records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance & inventories;
• Develop agency-wide procurement proposals to develop & incorporate business transformation improvements;
• Collaborate with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections (ODRC) to maintain Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) operations within assigned correctional facility (e.g., license plates; temporary tags; stickers; etc.);
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

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• Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".
• Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
• Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".
  
  

Option 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

• Or 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

• Or 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

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

Option 5

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

Option 6

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Nov 3, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$33.52

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30am - 4:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance, Business

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Proofreading

Agency Overview

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.