Public Sector Procurement & Specifications Specialist II

Board of Water Supply; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, vision, &d

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

ERS retirement plan contributions

Deferred compensation options

Flexible spending accounts

Pre-tax transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking a Procurement and Specifications Specialist II to develop specifications, prepare solicitations, and support purchasing for a range of commodities and services. This on-site role provides growing independence as you work with senior staff.

The position emphasizes adherence to procurement laws and internal policies, with responsibilities spanning from drafting specifications to issuing purchase orders and evaluating bids for

Qualifications

• Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in business or public administration, marketing, economics or a related field and six months of technical experience in centralized purchasing and standards and specifications development activities.
• Knowledge of: basic principles of economics, supply and demand, purchasing, and specifications development; common types of commodities and services and sources of supply; interviewing techniques; research principles, techniques and methods; report writing.

Responsibilities

• Drafts specifications for routine, non-complex procurements and, under closer supervision, assists in drafting specifications for higher-value or more technical commodities, services, concessions, professional services, and construction.
• Prepares bid documents for non-complex, advertised procurements; analyzes bid results, recommends awards, and prepares written justifications when needed.
• Issues purchase orders to successful bidders and responds to questions or complaints from unsuccessful bidders in a professional and timely manner.
• Assists with vendor performance issues by gathering facts when vendors fail to deliver or miss deadlines and recommends appropriate actions, including whether liquidated damages may be waived.
• Conducts informal and emergency procurements for certain low-cost commodities and services, including soliciting quotes by phone and issuing purchase order numbers.
• Collaborates with other Procurement and Specifications Specialists to develop specifications and share specialized knowledge for formal advertised bids.
• Researches and identifies potential suppliers, interviews vendors to assess reliability and qualifications, and evaluates the quality of goods and services delivered.
• Reviews product catalogs, brochures, and technical publications to stay current on new commodities, services, and purchasing and marketing techniques.
• Provides clear information and guidance to HART staff, consultants, vendors, and the public on purchasing procedures, including applicable laws, rules, regulations, and internal policies.

Job description

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking a Procurement and Specifications Specialist II to develop specifications, prepare solicitations, and support purchasing for a range of commodities and services. This on-site role provides growing independence as you work with senior staff.

The position emphasizes adherence to procurement laws and internal policies, with responsibilities spanning from drafting specifications to issuing purchase orders and evaluating bids for