Procurement and Accounts Payable Manager

PROCUREMENT AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

The Ohio Department of Development is seeking an experienced financial professional to lead the procurement and accounts payable functions in the Finance division.

Reporting to the Assistant CFO, you will supervise three staff responsible for accounts payable and procurement functions. Primary functions include reviewing and approving all requisitions and expenditure transactions for Development including vouchers, travel expenditures and payroll files, as well as collaborating with programs areas to determine procurement needs. Other duties include:

• Fully leveraging the OhioBuys system to collect proposals and quotes online and score submissions.

• Facilitating proposal scoring meetings.

• Further developing the supplier base for procurement opportunities.

• Preparing MBE/EDGE projections and other reports as needed.

• Coordinating with other Finance and division staff on various projects.

• Serving as a liaison to various State agencies.

• Other duties as required, including hosting meetings and trainings.

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, self-directed, and capable of prioritizing tasks effectively.

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related course of study OR equivalent work experience.

2. Previous experience in purchasing / procurement / sourcing with responsibility for reviewing requisitions, writing invitations to bid, evaluation supplier response, communicating with suppliers, and awarding contracts required.

3. Working knowledge of the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System Financials Module (OAKS-FIN) required.

4. Prior experience in using accounting formulas in excel spreadsheet application software required.

5. Knowledge of State of Ohio procurement processes (MBE/EDGE requirements, RFP’s, ITB’s, etc.) required.

6. Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting system (i.e. how to run standard reports, etc.).

7. Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

8. Supervisory/management experience preferred.

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.

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

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and drug screen. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.