Senior Procurement Analyst

Competitive Salary: $65,458 - $95,846 Annually Who We Are Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio! The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is one of Ohio’s top industries employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 73,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and seventh in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation. ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch. You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do. What We Do Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 25 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy! As a member of team ODA, you will be working with people of the highest caliber, doing great work, and making a difference for all Ohioans. What You’ll Do No ag background, no problem! You’ll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. The Fiscal Office is currently seeking motivated individuals to fill a Senior Procurement Payroll Analyst position. This position is responsible for: With thorough knowledge of accounting systems (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning, OAKS-FIN) e-procurement, purchasing systems (e.g., OhioBuys) Provides work direction training independently or as a lead worker prepares, solicits evaluates purchasing contracting proposals Works with requestor /or subject matter experts to establish specifications where products or services have multiple complex attributes multiple deliverables the need is not customary the specifications must be developed where none exist Designs prequalification tools, participates in contract negotiations with legal office builds contracts into e-procurement, purchasing system, makes award recommendations with rationale monitors supplier performance Establishes acceptance payment expectations schedule for contracts with multiple deliverables /or multiple phases Performs payroll activities: verifies accuracy of all payroll data, verifies/audits payroll disbursement journal, runs queries reports using Cognos /or PeopleSoft query studio to validate payroll processing In OAKS HCM, enters new hire direct deposit tax data responsible for tax data maintenance for address or headquarter changes Processes off-cycle manual paychecks, reversals, EFT errors Maintains documentation to support payment of specialized leave types (e.g., jury, bereavement, leave without pay) Enters other payroll adjustments as needed (e.g., leave hour adjustments, overtime/compensatory time, retroactive changes) Processes monitors payment card transactions, vouchers ISTV transactions to ensure state federal procedures are followed Provides guidance to division staff on purchasing, vouchers, coding, or other transactions reconciles MBE/EDGE data against data in OAKS Monitors suppliers’ spending against Controlling Board thresholds prepares Controlling Board requests Performs other duties as assigned: inventory asset management, revenue processing reconciliation, petty cash, mail room, updating training staff on fiscal policies Additional Information This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA 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. We Support Diversity and Inclusion : ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access. If you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter. Unusual Working Conditions : May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods. For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact: Keary Sorgini Keary.Sorgini@agri.ohio.gov The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.