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Sourcing Planner
(2500054E)

Organization: Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Agency Contact Name and Information: Patrick Flynn, OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov
Unposting Date: Jul 17, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: 150 OOD Cmplx 150 East Campus View Boulevard  Columbus 43235-4604
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $33.52/hour (unless required by legislation)
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory
Technical Skills: Contract Negotiation, Data Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Business, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication
 

Agency Overview

 

 

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov.

Follow us on social media @OhioOOD!

 

Job Description

Sourcing Planner Position Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a talented and driven Sourcing Planner to join our team. As a Sourcing Planner, you will play an important role in ensuring that OOD has the resources and supplies necessary to deliver high-quality services to our customers. You will work closely with subject matter experts, suppliers, and stakeholders to identify and address purchasing needs, negotiate favorable terms, and monitor contract performance.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail will be important in conducting market research, forecasting trends, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a background in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Sourcing Planner Duties

  • Research, evaluate, and plan a comprehensive portfolio of contracts and purchasing based on past performance, future needs, and strategic direction
  • Build contract portfolios across multiple program areas, soliciting and evaluating proposals, drafting contracts, and monitoring supplier performance
  • Monitor the contract portfolio and make adjustments in conformance with policy changes at the federal, state, and agency levels
  • Develop complex scopes of work and deliverables and performing market research to draft procurement requirements and specifications
  • Ensure agency procurement is compliant with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
  • Analyze purchasing data to identify opportunities

A Successful Sourcing Planner Has:

  • Knowledge of sourcing principles.
  • Skills in word processing, using software such as Microsoft Office, OAKS BI Reporting, and Ohio Buys, as well as operating general office equipment.
  • The ability to reason, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Strong numerical abilities, including calculating fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills for gathering data, handling sensitive inquiries, and communicating effectively with customers and the general public.

Division of Fiscal Management Overview

The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements.  New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter.  There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. 

Applications and Selections

Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov.

“See resume” is not a substitution for completing work experience and/or supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must also be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. If "See Resume" is used in place of work experience, your application may not be considered.

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers@ohio.gov. 

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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. 

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

42 months' experience or 42 months' training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include experience in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy and 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; AND 18 months' experience or 18 months' training 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; AND  6 months experience or 6 months training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

-OR 24 months' experience as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.

-OR 12 months' experience as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513. 

-OR equivalent of equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above

Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, Accounting and Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Customer Focus, Written Communication

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact OOD.OandA@ood.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made. 

ADA Statement

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.

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.