Sourcing Planner - PN : 20067534

Sourcing Planner

With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries. BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success. To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

BWC's core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, however, daily start / end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC's seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7 : 00am or as late as 8 : 30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include : BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work. I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work. Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support. I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC. I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Manages the Agency Request to Purchase (RTP) process and provides recommendations to Sourcing Supervisor and other staff regarding best method of procuring item(s).
• Assist procurement staff in determining types of sourcing events along with solicitation development to ensure business requirements and statements of work are comprehensive and clearly articulate with the services needed to achieve BWC's business objectives and provide value and support regarding the strategic direction of BWC.
• Procuring of IT Consultants and assisting with other IT related purchases when needed.
• Assist with managing contracts and sourcing events to ensure that important dates and deadlines are met.
• Identify potential risks in solicitations being developed and within the procurement processes and develop risk mitigation strategies to help mitigate the risk, ensuring continuity of operations and minimizing disruptions.

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

Qualifications : 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in purchasing / procurement / sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance. -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 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing / procurement / sourcing. -Or 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 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in purchasing / procurement / sourcing. -Or 24 mos. exp. as Sourcing Analyst, 64512. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills : Purchasing, Stores, Inventory. Knowledge In : Sourcing principles, State and agency sourcing policies and regulations, Public relations, Contracts, Employee Training and Development, Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., OAKS FIN, OhioBuys), Public or business administration. Skill In : Operation of personal computer and applicable software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite : Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), OAKS BI and / or OhioBuys reporting. Ability To : Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions, Understand technical manuals and verbal instructions associated with sourcing procedures, Proofread technical specifications, recognize errors, and make corrections, Identify noncompliance and formulate response, Use statistical analysis, Gather, collate, and classify information about data, people, or things to forecast and plan. Write business correspondence or communications reflecting sourcing procedures, Develop and maintain good rapport with internal agency customers and vendors, Evaluate vendor performance, Perform spend analysis, Develop sourcing strategies.

EEO & ADA Statement : The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov. BWC OCSEA Selection Rights : This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position. Educational Transcripts : For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed. All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted. Background Check : Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. 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 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.