Procurement Coordinator (State Purchasing Procurement Support Analyst)
Columbus
Monday, 25 May 2026
Coordinates construction procurement functions of the agency, in cooperation with other procurement staff- Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, selection, and award of contracts for professional design, consulting, and construction services- Assists in coordinating procurement, advertising, and solicitation processes- Coordinates and updates bid tracking and procurement award tracking tools- Serves on teams for shortlisting, interviewing, and selecting firms- Supports contract negotiations- Provides guidance, training, and outreach to staff and to external customers on procurement issues- Supports the Encouraging Diversity Growth, and Equity (EDGE) program- Supports vendor performance evaluation database and process, including reviews with the quality construction team on proposed contractor and subcontractor lists- Provides support to Projects and Legal teams for debriefs, protests, and public records related to procurement- Stays current and utilizes agency information technology and data tools that support the procurement function, including OAKS-CI, Bid- Express, Ohio Buys, the agency website, metrics, and data transformation- Screens requests for the DAS Requisite Program- Coordinates with appropriate staff to grant waivers or reject requests in Ohio Buys- Supports consultant list reservations and agreements in OAKS-CI- Supports agency grant programs, including cultural facilities, community schools, school safety, and other grant programs assigned to the agency- Supports procurement of supplies and services contracts as requested by the Finance office- Performs other related duties as assigned