Senior Sourcing Analyst

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.

-30 months experience or 30 months training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or logistics, supply chain management, operations management or other sourcing related field; 6 months experience or 6 months training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

-Or 12 months experience as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.

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

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 Ohio Department of Development is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Sourcing Analyst to support our Finance Division. In this key role, you’ll help ensure the financial and procurement activities that drive our programs to run smoothly and efficiently. You'll work at the heart of state operations—processing critical financial transactions, resolving vendor issues, and supporting strategic purchasing—all while contributing to the mission of growing Ohio's communities and economy.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, values accuracy, and takes pride in being a resource for both internal teams and external partners. If you’re passionate about public service and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we invite you to bring your talents to a team that makes a real difference across the state.

What you'll do

Review and audit daily accounting transactions coded by program offices for entry into the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (i.e. OAKS).

Encumber, process and review the Ohio Development Services Agency’s financial transactions for payment (e.g., analyze and process Personal Service Requisitions, vouchers, invoices).

Verify mathematical accuracy of records, prepare vouchers for submission to State Accounting.

Determine Office of Budget Management (i.e. OBM) compliance and communicate with internal and/or external customers to resolve errors or discrepancies and correct/prepare documents for system entry.

Serve as a point of contact for OBM purchase order issues.

Research/resolve past due notices from vendors.

Convey state rules and regulations and provide resources, if required, to vendors, staff members and customers.

Review and enter fiscal document information into OAKS for encumbrance.

Process warrant/Electronic Fund Transfers (i.e., EFTs) which include processing remittance slips, void warrant transactions, cancellations and stop payments.

Records and reconcile agency p-card transactions of other staff.

Coordinate and oversee procurement supplies, materials, equipment and/or services required for operation of agency.

Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders.

Contact vendors to obtain or verify vendor information, like FTI numbers, object/commodity codes, term contracts and pre-approvals.

Contact vendors to obtain/verify price quotes and specifications, assure accuracy, correctness and compliance with all established procedures.

Confer with vendors on a regular basis regarding delivery, prices, quantities, invoicing and/or returns.

Work with departmental staff on problems and/or questions related to procurement.

Monitor process of consultant contracts and accounts payable.

Input/upload purchase order information, process Electronic Data interchange and payment card transaction payments.

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.

This position requires you to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215