Sourcing Supervisor

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.

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.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

May require travel; may be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list if applicable.

Background Check Information:

A background check, BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants

A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.

-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; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

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

-Or 24 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Sourcing Planner, 64514.

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

Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Technical Skills\: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, Budgeting

Professional Skills\: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Leading Others

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:

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\:00am - 3\:30pm

This is an internal posting and we are only accepting applications from current ODPS employees for this position.

Direct & coordinate the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) procurement activities for the section to purchase goods, services, & equipment for all divisions within the agency; Develop update & maintain agency purchasing procedures & processes; Plan work, monitor work, follow up as needed, train staff & vendors & agency partners & others as needed. Implement changes (i.e., analyze, develop, & edit ODPS procurement policies & operational procedures & ensures operational procedures are within state statute, OAC, ORC, & executive orders); Establish priorities & supervise staff (e.g., provide developmental opportunities, coach staff to foster growth and development, evaluate performance, recommend discipline); Review bids/solicitations for completeness, clarity, & accuracy; Ensure awards are made correctly to low responsive & responsible bidder; Assign requisitions (i.e., OhioBuys or other system) to staff; Reviews all requisitions from agency divisions or personnel, edit as needed & assign those requisitions to staff for processing (staff will edit & ensure correct & complete specifications for the desired materials); Manage procurement analyst assignments & conduct regular audits of staff work; Become a subject matter expert on the OhioBuys system (requisitions, solicitations, contracts, & vendor requirements).

Establish & maintain a management reporting system (e.g., prepare weekly, monthly, annual, reports, complete special projects, oversee preparation of reports on program status &/or expenditures, etc.) as delegated or assigned by the Chief of Procurement Services or immediate supervisor; Work with supervisors & staff in the development of departmental budget in regards to Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) & Encouraging Diversity Growth & Equity (EDGE) preference programs; Provide technical assistance & guidance to ODPS staff & vendors to ensure understanding & correct interpretation of contract development, solicitation, evaluation, & award processes.

Oversee BMV inventory & distribution operations performed by ODPS staff assigned to Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections (DRC) facility (e.g., manufacturing & distribution of license plates, county stickers & other miscellaneous inventory items; work closely with DRC OPI staff & inmates to ensure quality production & timely distribution; manage a complex supply chain to maintain proper inventory levels for all supplies & goods); Complete special projects delegated by the Director's Office, CFO's Office, Chief or Assistant Chief of Procurement Services; Act as a liaison between vendors, government agencies, ODPS divisions, private industry, general public, & other agency officials; Attend &/or conduct meetings; Respond to telephone, email, US mail, OhioBuys inquiries, & any complaints; Serve on various committees as needed; Visit DPS locations as needed to learn, train & manage procurement actives; Perform other related duties as assigned (e. g., vendor utilization reports, historical spending, pricing, commodity research, etc.).