Sourcing Planner

Help Power the Mission Behind the Mission

Looking for work that matters?

At the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department, your work supports the operational readiness of the Ohio National Guard. As a Sourcing Planner, you will help ensure the right goods, services, and contract support are in place to keep the mission moving. This is more than purchasing. It is strategic, fast-paced, and essential work that helps support those who serve our state and nation.

If you are analytical, organized, solutions-focused, and motivated by meaningful public service, this may be the opportunity for you.

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Important Application Instruction

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications in the education and work experience sections of the application. Be specific about the duties performed, systems used, and level of responsibility.

What’s Required

Option 1: At least 3 years’ experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include experience 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, including at least 1 years’ experience or training 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, including at least 6 months experience or training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 4: At least 2 years’ experience as a Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.

Option 5: At least 1 year experience as a Senior Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.

Option 6: The equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Join a Team That Values Readiness, Accountability, and Service

At the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department, we value people who take ownership of their work, communicate effectively, adapt to mission needs, and help move the organization forward. If you want a career where your work supports something bigger than yourself, we encourage you to apply.

For questions regarding this position or requests for reasonable accommodation, contact the State Human Resources Division by calling or email .

Ohio 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 accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will help drive sourcing and procurement activities that support operational and capital needs across the agency. You will work across multiple program areas, helping plan purchasing strategies, coordinate contract activity, support fiscal processing, and maintain compliant procurement documentation.

In this role, you will:

plan and support sourcing strategies for contracts and purchasing actions

help move procurement efforts from planning through renewal and closeout

review quotes, evaluate proposals, and recommend sourcing options

coordinate requisitions, purchase orders, contract changes, and payment-related actions

monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, service quality, and fulfillment outcomes

support fiscal coordination, including financial coding, split funding, and OAKS CI actions

prepare and organize documentation for procurement approvals and related actions

maintain accurate, audit-ready procurement records

Why This Role Stands Out

This position offers the chance to do work that is:

mission-driven — your efforts directly support readiness and continuity of operations

strategic — you will analyze options, solve problems, and help guide sound sourcing decisions

collaborative — you will partner with internal customers, vendors, contractors, and finance professionals

impactful — your work helps deliver the resources needed to support agency operations

Who Will Thrive Here

We are looking for someone who brings sound judgment, strong follow-through, and a commitment to getting the job done right. The best candidates will be comfortable balancing compliance, customer service, and operational need in a structured but dynamic environment.

You may be a strong fit if you have experience with:

sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or contract administration

reviewing quotes, bids, proposals, or vendor options

processing requisitions, purchase orders, amendments, or payment-related actions

financial coding, split funding, or procurement-related fiscal coordination

ERP or reporting systems such as OAKS FIN, OAKS CI, OAKS BI, or similar tools

maintaining records, documentation, and compliance files

What You Bring

Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

strong analytical thinking

attention to detail

sound decision-making

accountability and follow-through

strong written and verbal communication

the ability to manage multiple priorities

effective working relationships with customers and partners

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of sourcing principles, contracts, public relations, and state and agency sourcing policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skill in using computers and applicable software, including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and reporting tools.

Ability to analyze data, identify issues, apply sourcing procedures, write business correspondence, maintain records, and build effective working relationships with internal customers and vendors.

Developed after hire: knowledge of the Ohio National Guard mission-driven operating environment and Warfighter Fundamentals.