Junior Purchasing Specialist

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a Purchasing Technician I to manage requisitions, review storeroom stock, and issue purchase orders to meet school needs. You will communicate with suppliers, draft specifications, and ensure proper pricing and delivery terms.

Responsibilities include inventory oversight, recording purchases, and coordinating with budget and accounts for payments. Candidates should meet the education/experience requirements and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to read, understand, and apply written directions and perform basic math including percentages.

Responsibilities

• Receives, reviews and consolidates requisitions for economical purchasing.
• Checks availability of items requested at storeroom.
• Makes purchases from approved price lists.
• Discusses requirements, specifications and alternatives with users.
• Drafts specifications for purchases and requests for quotes.

Skills

English grammar

Reading comprehension

Numerical calculation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a Purchasing Technician I to manage requisitions, review storeroom stock, and issue purchase orders to meet school needs. You will communicate with suppliers, draft specifications, and ensure proper pricing and delivery terms.

Responsibilities include inventory oversight, recording purchases, and coordinating with budget and accounts for payments. Candidates should meet the education/experience requirements and be able to lift up to 25 pounds.