Job Details

Sourcing Associate - Region 5

Location:

Columbus

Contract type:

Temporary & Contract

Sector:

Office Support

Salary:

$28.00 - $30.00 Per Hour

Job Ref:

479985

Date published:

22-Apr-2025

Generic Job Description:
  • Create and or processes requisitions and purchase orders (enters and corrects requisitions, follow up, dispatches purchase orders) ; perform administrative functions, manage contract processing (i.e., contract signatures, contract files, validates mandatory use compliance requirements.

JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:
  • (These duties are illustrative only). 
  • (Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)
  • 1. Supports agencys sourcing function by soliciting quotes, placing orders, & tracking order status: Comparison shops in ERP electronic catalog shopping, retail outlets, &/or against established state contracts Compares prices, specifications, availability, & delivery dates to determine best fit & best price among potential suppliers.
  • Verifies shipments, reconciles with orders, & follows up where needed. Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries & to
  • resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, &/or other problems.
  • Distributes quotes to requestor.
  • Determines if supplier has a Finding for Recovery or is listed on the federal system for award management (e.g., checks website, prints & documents results).
  • Determines if chosen supplier is in ERP system (e.g., OAKS), & where needed coordinates vendor registration.
  • Sends supplier W-9 Packet with vendor forms & tax information request ? Places &/or corrects orders against mandatory use contracts (e.g., OPI, GDC, LDC, agency contracts).
  • Refers supplier to OSS to establish OAKS self-service & training.
  • 2. Creates &/or processes requisitions & purchase orders following established contract provisions: Enters &/or corrects requisitions & follows up where needed.
  • Dispatches &/or corrects purchase orders, tracks status, & follows up where needed.
  • Purchases goods & services with payment card.
  • Contacts supplier by phone, online, or in person.
  • Provides payment card information & obtains receipt.
  • Completes &/or corrects payment card logs & routes for approval & payment according to agency procedures.
  • 3. Validates purchase requests: Determines proper UNSPSC code.
  • Follows up with requestor & supplier where needed.
  • Corrects minor issues where needed, & routes purchase requests according to agency procedures.
  • Determines proper financial account codes.
  • Determines if established inventory levels are met?
  • Validates mandatory use compliance according to agency procedures.
  • 4. Performs administrative functions: Responds to requestor & supplier inquiries regarding status.
  • Maintains sourcing files & validates for completeness according to agency standards & procedures.
  • Prepares predefined administrative reports.
  • Obtains asset profile ID from ERP system (e.g., OAKS)

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Knowledge of office practices & procedures; sourcing principles; state & agency sourcing policies, procedures ®gulations; ERP systems (e.g., OAKS FIN). Skill in operation of calculator; operation of electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, cell phone); applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing); OAKS BI reporting.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; sort items into categories according to established method; maintain accurate records; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; answer routine telephone inquiries from vendors &/or internal agency customers.
  • Developed after employment.
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