Strategic Procurement Manager

The selected candidate must be able to provide his/her own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

We are committed to providing access, inclusive environments and reasonable accommodations with our services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Please contact the State Human Resource Office at ADJ by calling or email no later than a minimum of 14 days of your scheduled appointment for any accommodation requests.

About Us:

Our Mission\: The Ohio Adjutant General's Department provides world class services, specialized support, and innovative solutions to protect our national interests and the people of Ohio. Anytime. Anywhere.

Do you enjoy learning new things? Are you versatile, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and want to support the Ohio National Guard as an employee with the State of Ohio? We have a great opportunity for you at the Adjutant General's Department!

What You'll Do:

The Adjutant General's Department is looking for an experienced, Strategic Procurement Manager who shall be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

Lead and supervise staff who manage procurement process for construction and operational projects, professional architect/engineer agreements and contracts

Contribute to the evolving procurement strategy, contract development and negotiation practices for the agency

Draft and review all agency issued contracts for goods and services; assist branch chief and other division management in the lawful procurement of necessary goods and services

Determine and allocate resources to assist with budget preparations

Interview stakeholders to determine needs and expectations while maintaining excellent communication

Internal issue resolution to maintain established timelines and deadlines.

And more!

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.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s Exempt Pay Schedule, Pay Range 14. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $35.74 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 14

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$35.74

$37.78

$39.81

$41.97

$44.34

$46.81

$48.75

$51.03

Annual

$74,339

$78,582

$82,805

$87,298

$92,227

$97,365

$101,400

$106,142

Month of employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 months

66 months

78 months

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 candidate selected for this position would be expected to possess the following characteristics to perform the essential duties of the job:

Knowledge of:

Sourcing principles, Supervisory principles & techniques, State & agency sourcing policies, procedures & regulations, Public relations; employee training & development*, Contracts, ERP systems* (e.g., OAKS FIN)

Skill in:

Operation of electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, cell phone); applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing), OAKS BI reporting*

Ability to:

Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; understand technical manuals & verbal instructions associated with sourcing procedures; proofread technical specifications, recognize errors & make corrections; identify noncompliance & formulate response; use statistical analysis, gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things to forecast & plan; write business correspondence or communications reflecting sourcing procedures; develop & maintain good rapport with internal agency customers & vendors; establish friendly atmosphere as unit supervisor. Developed after employment.

We are looking for preferred candidates who have experience in procurement management, project coordination and/or, project management. Other useful skills and knowledges include working with OAKS-CI, State of Ohio construction contract negotiation and writing experience, and a general understanding of Ohio Buys.

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. At minimum, must meet one of the following options:

Option 1

Have at least 54 months experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include experience in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.

Option 2

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

AND

Have at least 30 months experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 3

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

AND

Have at least 18 months experience in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 4

Have at least 24 months as a Senior Sourcing Analyst with the State of Ohio.

Option 5

Have at least 12 months experience as a Sourcing Planner with the State of Ohio.

Option 6

The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

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.