Supplier Development Manager

Supplier Development Manager Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Work Location: Riffe Tower, 28 77 South High Street, 28th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215 Primary Location: United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus Compensation: $82,000/yr Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: Day Hours, M-F Union: Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill: Business Technical Skills: Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Accounting and Finance, Business, Administrative support/services Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Responsibilities Lead the supplier development section of the Office of Business Services. Support state agencies, boards and commissions with meeting and exceeding the 15% MBE set-aside and 5% EDGE spend goals. Increase support to Ohio small businesses to procure with the State. Maintain and oversee electronic systems, databases, logs, supplier documentation, and state spend reporting to ensure accurate and transparent supplier diversity records statewide. Conduct outreach by attending events, sharing bid opportunities with certified suppliers, and maintaining strong communication with agencies and partners to enhance supplier diversity engagement. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field. Previous procurement and supplier development experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and distributing correspondence and/or reports. Expertise in MS Excel. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and knowledge of CRM products. Experience in use of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) helpful. Experience with auditing reports and drawing conclusions. Benefits Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Position Details Position requires working in the office Monday‑Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215. EEO Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio