Sourcing Analyst

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

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

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• 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).

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

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Job Skills: Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kristopher Croom | [email protected]

Unposting Date

Aug 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.65

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30am - 4:30pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance, Business

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Problem Solving, Proofreading

Agency Overview

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.