State Purchasing Standards Analyst at STATE OF OHIO in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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.  
(There are 3 openings under this posting)
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts procurement activities in order to secure a wide range of goods & services for state agencies:

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  Receives & analyzes written requests from agencies
  
  


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  Performs initial review of specifications & other requirements of purchase & recommends appropriate method of competitive selection 
  
  


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  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
  
  


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  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 
  
  


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  Reviews listings of registered & recommended bidders who may have interest in bidding on purchase
  
  


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  Responds to questions regarding bid or process that may arise
  
  


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  Creates & develops specifications for commodities in conjunction with customer agencies
  
  


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  Maintains manual of specifications, terms & conditions related to purchases
  
  


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  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:  

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  Compiles bid tabulations & final contract documents on a personal computer
  
  


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  Recommends contract award to lowest responsive & responsible bidder & forwards to supervisor for approval
  
  


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  Prepares correspondence to notify bidders of contract awards, bid disqualifications & related matters associated with procurement.
  
  


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  Responds to complaint to vendor actions
  
  


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  Maintains records & provides reports as required.
  
  

 

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 mos. exp. in purchasing/procurement position that involved reviewing requisitions, writing invitations-to-bid, evaluating vendor response & communicating with vendors & customers. 
 
-Or 24 mos. exp. in 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.

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