Job Details

Sourcing Planner (Procurement and Contracts)

Employer: Ohio Department of Medicaid

Job Details

Office: Legal Counsel
Bureau: Contracts and Acquisitions
Classification: Sourcing Planner (PN: 20086756)

Job Overview

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), Office of Legal Counsel/Bureau of Contracts and Acquisitions is seeking an experienced procurement professional to serve as one of the primary points of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement and contracting activities for the agency.

Responsibilities

• Independently drafting, editing, proofreading, and releasing competitive solicitation documents, including complex, multi-million-dollar Requests for Proposals and Statements of Work.
• Creating, planning, researching, and reviewing complex procurement and contract projects.
• Drafting Contracts, Grants, Inter‑Agency Agreements, Data Use Agreements, and other similar contracts.
• Reviewing and analyzing terms and conditions for Medicaid's portfolio of contracts.
• Developing complex scopes of work and deliverables and performing market research to draft procurement requirements and specifications.
• Coordinating internal meetings to meet procurement deadlines and facilitating evaluation meetings for the procurement selection process.
• Identifying solutions for issues and challenges in procurement and contract projects.
• Participating in contract negotiations.
• Serving as a liaison between ODM and other state agencies with regard to procurement activities.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle to identify needs and potential risks, and review supplier performance.
• Providing training and technical assistance to contract managers on state procurement processes and contract management policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with drafting complex requests for proposals.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Background in project management or facilitating and coordinating team projects.
• Completion of College or Graduate Degree.
• National Institute for Government Procurement (NIPG) and/or Certified Ohio Procurement Agent/Manager (COPA/COPM) certification.
• Being detail oriented and able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional qualifications:
• 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 months experience or 6 months training 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 months experience or 18 months training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.
• Or 42 months experience or 42 months training in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include experience in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.
• Or 12 months experience as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513.
• Or 24 months experience as Sourcing Analyst, 64512.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Technical Skills

Contract Negotiation

Professional Skills

Consultation, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Results Oriented, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Organization

Medicaid

Contact Information

...@medicaid.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Nov 30, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Lazarus 5

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$33.52/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Purchasing, Stores, Inventory

Agency Overview

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine's agenda for Ohio's future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Agency Responsibilities

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Government Administration

Referral Information

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