Office of Legal & Acquisition Services
The Office of Contracts and Acquisitions (OCA) is housed within the Office of Legal and Acquisition Services and has the expertise and authority for creating agreements and contracts and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for ODJFS. The mission of OCA is to meet and maintain the highest level of compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and procedures for acquisitions and contracting for ODJFS and to establish and maintain public trust and confidence in the stewardship of taxpayer funds. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OCA webpage.
What You Will Do
Independently or as lead worker, research, evaluate & plan a comprehensive portfolio of contracts and purchasing strategies based on past performance, future needs and organizational goals.
Manage the sourcing process for complex projects from start to finish.
Review records of purchased items, delivery costs, product performance, and inventory levels, and update specifications as needed to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Research the supply chain market and track supplier performance, usage history, and trends.
Track and review performance and identify lapses across the contract portfolio.
Build contract portfolios across multiple program areas.
Manage portfolios of contracts and sourcing events to ensure that important dates and deadlines are met.
Monitor the contract portfolio and make adjustments to align with policy changes (e.g., federal, state, agency).
Schedule: Full-time.
Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Location: James A. Rhodes State Office Tower 30 East Broad St., Floor 31, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.
PN: 20043316.
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
The candidate, at minimum, must have the following:
Option 1:
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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;
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AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
Option 2:
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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;
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AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
Option 3:
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42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.
Option 4:
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12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.
Option 5:
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24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.
Option 6:
Tips For Your Application
When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.
Pay Information
This position is in the State of Ohio’s OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 33. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $34.53 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.
Pay Range 33
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Hourly
$34.53
$36.20
$38.01
$39.86
$41.81
$43.90
$46.00
$48.28
$50.66
Annual
$71,822
$75,296
$79,061
$82,909
$86,965
$91,312
$95,680
$100,422
$105,373
Months of Employment
At Hire
6 Months
18 Months
30 Months
42 Months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
90 Months
Supplemental Information
Selection Priority Notice
Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position.
ADA Notice
If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [email protected].
Background check information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.
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.
