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Salary $26.24 an hour job type full-time
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Primary location: united states of america-ohio-franklin county-columbus work locations: general services center 4200 surface road 1st floor columbus 43228-1313 organization: administrative services classified indicator: classified bargaining unit / exempt: bargaining unit schedule: full-time work hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (mon-fri) compensation: $26.24 unposting date: oct 4, 2021, 10:59:00 pm job function: purchasing, sales, stores job level: individual contributor agency contact name: christina carleski agency contact information: christina.carleski@das.ohio.gov
State purchasing standards analyst (remote work options)
(21000774) job duties
The ohio department of administrative services (das), office of procurement services is seeking highly motivated purchasing professionals to assist state agencies with the procurement of supplies and services through competitive selection and negotiated contracts.
Teleworking options available.
There are 2 openings under this posting
Responsibilities:
Conducts procurement activities in order to secure a wide range of goods & services for state agencies:
Receives & analyzes written requests from agencies
Performs initial review of specifications & other requirements of purchase & recommends appropriate method of competitive selection
Conducts necessary research to insure that specifications & related requirements correspond with current industry trends to insure that agency needs will be properly met & to maximize competition among bidders
Prepares formal solicitation documents using a personal computer incorporating terms, conditions, & other requirements required by law, & das policies & procedures to maximize chances for an effective award
Reviews listings of registered & recommended bidders who may have interest in bidding on purchase
Responds to questions regarding bid or process that may arise
Creates & develops specifications for commodities in conjunction with customer agencies
Maintains manual of specifications, terms & conditions related to purchases
Reports to state emergency operations center (seoc) as assigned to provide resource support & logistics for impacted areas.
Receives bid responses from bid desk & performs all activities as required by law & das policies & procedures associated with evaluation of bid responses:
Compiles bid tabulations & final contract documents on a personal computer
Recommends contract award to lowest responsive & responsible bidder & forwards to supervisor for approval
Prepares correspondence to notify bidders of contract awards, bid disqualifications & related matters associated with procurement.
Responds to complaint to vendor actions
Maintains records & provides reports as required.
Qualifications minimum qualifications: completion of undergraduate program core coursework in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management, logistics or other purchasing related field.
Or completion of program coursework for associate degree in one of previously stated areas of study; and 6 mosExpIn purchasing/procurement position that involved reviewing requisitions, writing invitations-to-bid, evaluating vendor response & communicating with vendors & customers.
Or 24 mosExpIn purchasing/procurement position that involved reviewing requisitions, writing invitations-to-bid, evaluating vendor response & communication with vendors & customers.
Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Knowledge, skills & abilities: knowledge of purchasing/procurement (e.g., principles of purchasing, advanced purchasing, purchasing negotiation, value analysis, materials handling, inventory & production control, purchasing problems); oral & written communication; state purchasing rules & regulations*; accounting; contractsSkill in operation of personal computer & office system software (e.g., ms word, excel); use of internet to extract informationAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals; use statistical analysis; originate & edit technical specifications & term contracts; prepare itbs; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; develop & maintain good rapport with customer agencies & vendors(*)developed after employment.
Training & development required to remain in class after employment: must obtain a certified professional public buyer (cppb) or certified ohio procurement agent (copa) within one (1) year of eligibility, or within four (4) years of accepting position in this classification, whichever comes firstCppb certification and copa certification must be maintained through recertification every five (5) years as required by the universal public purchasing certification council for the cppb, and the ohio public procurement certification council for the copaFailure to obtain or maintain certification is cause for removalSupplemental information: all answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service applicationSelection devises, testing and/or assessments may be used to determine proficiency in this positionIf you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the human resources contact on this posting so special arrangements can be made.
Why work for das:
Teleworking options available
Extensive health benefits for all full and part-time permanent employees
Generous paid leave programs (vacation, sick and personal leave)
Guaranteed 10 paid state holidays every year.
Employee tuition reimbursement programs.
Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees.
Wellness incentive program for employees enrolled in healthcare.
Follow us on linkedin background check information the final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background checkCriminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a positionAn individual assessment of an applicant`s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
