This position is telework eligible (hybrid) under the current DAS teleworking policy
This posting is for two (2) openings.
What you will be doing:
The Office of Procurement Services is seeking two experienced procurement professionals to assist state agencies in developing Competitive Sealed proposals (CSPs) for non-data processing & non-telecommunication procurement.
Responsibilities Include:
- Identifies & defines agency’s needs through observation & interview of key personnel
- Determines size & scope & complexity of project & determines agency’s ability to manage & support project
- Identifies additional areas to be considered in project life cycle
- Prepares specifications of CSP based on information obtained from agency
- Identifies vendors that can respond to vendor questions for clarification of contractual terms & conditions
- Evaluates vendor responses & recommends vendor selection
- Reports to State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) as assigned to provide resource support & logistics for impacted areas.
Ensures consistency & compliance with State of Ohio & National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) policies & procedures:
- Interfaces with vendors, sales representatives, multiple levels of agency personnel & legal counsel regarding feasibility & cost effectiveness of projects
- Coordinates meetings
- Prepares correspondence with vendors, attorneys & agency personnel.
What’s in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in business, public administration, management, engineering, science or comparable field; AND 2 yrs. exp. in purchasing/procurement, data collection & analysis, value analysis, evaluation of vendor proposals/responses & project management.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.