Sourcing Analyst

Job Description - Sourcing Analyst (260000FM)

Sourcing Analyst (260000FM)

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Kristopher Croom | kacroomo.gov

Unposting Date:
Jan 25, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location:

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $22.96

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

7:00am - 3:30pm

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Technical

Skills:

Accounting and Finance, Business

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Proofreading

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 Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services (Procurement Services)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as a Sourcing Analyst:

• Under direction of the Sourcing Supervisor, solicit & evaluate proposals, make recommendations & monitor supplier performance for a range of routine, established, customary requirements.
• Process agency purchase requisitions & ensure Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) & Encouraging Diversity Growth & Equity (EDGE) vendor utilization.
• Review & analyze contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules &/or regulations & negotiate changes (e.g., confer with other agencies, vendors, manufacturers &/or distributors on delivery, prices, quantity & services; ensure purchasing practices are in accordance with ODPS purchasing procedures).
• Prepare specifications for development of contracts for goods & personal service acquisitions (e.g., coordinate the purchasing of supplies, materials, equipment &/or services for ODPS; research quotes & prepare cost analysis; review contractual language & evaluate bids received & recommend awards).
• Provide technical assistance to other agencies & ODPS divisions with contract negotiations & compliance with state & federal laws & regulations (e.g., coordinate special acquisitions projects to procure supplies, materials, equipment &/or services; enforce section policies & procedures; provide interpretation of state & federal laws).

• 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)

• Option 1: 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• Option 2:
  
  -Or completion of associate core program in public or business administration, purchasing/procurement, materials management, contracting, acquisition management, logistics, strategic procurement, purchasing management, supply chain management or other sourcing related field.
• Option 3:
  
  -Or 6 mos. exp. as Sourcing Associate, 64511.
• Option 4:
  
  -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

• Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".
• Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
• Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".

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

• A BCI fingerprint check, a background check, will 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 HRRequest

ADAo.gov 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.

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…