What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Planner position at Ohio Department of Children and Youth?
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Independently or as lead worker (i.e., provides work direction & training)
researches, evaluates & plans a comprehensive portfolio of contracts, grants, &
purchasing based on past performance, future needs & strategic direction:
Reviews records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, & improves specifications where needed.
Builds contract and grant portfolio across multiple program areas: Confirms
portfolio meets the needs of program areas. Develops, drafts, track and maintain
schedule for renewals and postings of RFPs, RFGAs, RFIs across agency.
Contacts other government offices with similar needs to standardize
specifications, combines buying power & schedules, & establishes cooperative
agreements across contract portfolio. Determines cost projections across
contract portfolio, identifies cost savings & avoidance targets, & establishes cost
control & reduction plan. Evaluates use records & inventory levels & trending of
stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate improved supply
chain delivery & cost reduction.
Posts sourcing products in OhioBuys, Ohio Grants Portal, and DCY Grant Management System. Lead worker in OhioBuys, Ohio Grants Portal, and DCY Grant Management System. Requires thorough knowledge of sourcing lifecycles to independently research, evaluate, and plan a comprehensive portfolio of contracts and purchases based on past performance, future needs and strategic direction. Conducts overall market research. Monitors & reviews use, history & trending of
individual suppliers & identifies where incumbent suppliers should be replaced
or competed across portfolio of contracts. Defines specific activities to be performed to produce project deliverables to determine cost projections and identify cost savings and ensures project is ready to move on to the next phase.
Tracks and reviews complaints to vendor (CTV).
Responds to requestor & supplier inquiries regarding status.
Works with various subject matter experts to plan and track individual procurement documents, define requirements, quality standards and timelines, determines and evaluates risks that may affect the project to determine if contract meets the needs of the program area.
Works with various subject matter experts, within the agency, to determine the appropriate solicitation vehicle for the goods or services being requested. Works with DAS on catalog buys, multiple award contracts, and other sourcing products.
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications.
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.
Department of Children and Youth
Agency Contact Name and Information
sydney.flora@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Children&Youth N. High Complex
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$32.08-$47.06
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Purchasing, Stores, Inventory
Technical Skills
Purchasing, Stores, Inventory
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning
Agency Overview
About us:
Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.
At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.
DCY’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am and as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.
Independently or as lead worker (i.e., provides work direction & training)
researches, evaluates & plans a comprehensive portfolio of contracts, grants, &
purchasing based on past performance, future needs & strategic direction:
Reviews records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, & improves specifications where needed.
Builds contract and grant portfolio across multiple program areas: Confirms
portfolio meets the needs of program areas. Develops, drafts, track and maintain
schedule for renewals and postings of RFPs, RFGAs, RFIs across agency.
Contacts other government offices with similar needs to standardize
specifications, combines buying power & schedules, & establishes cooperative
agreements across contract portfolio. Determines cost projections across
contract portfolio, identifies cost savings & avoidance targets, & establishes cost
control & reduction plan. Evaluates use records & inventory levels & trending of
stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate improved supply
chain delivery & cost reduction.
Posts sourcing products in OhioBuys, Ohio Grants Portal, and DCY Grant Management System. Lead worker in OhioBuys, Ohio Grants Portal, and DCY Grant Management System. Requires thorough knowledge of sourcing lifecycles to independently research, evaluate, and plan a comprehensive portfolio of contracts and purchases based on past performance, future needs and strategic direction. Conducts overall market research. Monitors & reviews use, history & trending of
individual suppliers & identifies where incumbent suppliers should be replaced
or competed across portfolio of contracts. Defines specific activities to be performed to produce project deliverables to determine cost projections and identify cost savings and ensures project is ready to move on to the next phase.
Tracks and reviews complaints to vendor (CTV).
Responds to requestor & supplier inquiries regarding status.
Works with various subject matter experts to plan and track individual procurement documents, define requirements, quality standards and timelines, determines and evaluates risks that may affect the project to determine if contract meets the needs of the program area.
Works with various subject matter experts, within the agency, to determine the appropriate solicitation vehicle for the goods or services being requested. Works with DAS on catalog buys, multiple award contracts, and other sourcing products.
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications.
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.
- 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.
- Or 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.
- Or 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513. -Or 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Department of Children and Youth
Agency Contact Name and Information
sydney.flora@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Mar 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Children&Youth N. High Complex
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$32.08-$47.06
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Purchasing, Stores, Inventory
Technical Skills
Purchasing, Stores, Inventory
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning
Agency Overview
About us:
Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.
At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.
DCY’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am and as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.
Salary : $32 - $47
