Senior Purchasing & Specifications Specialist

Hawai`i State Judiciary; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai'i State Judiciary seeks a Purchasing & Specifications Specialist III to perform moderately difficult work in governmental purchasing, standards and specifications development, and contracts procurement for a range of commodities and services in the judiciary's centralized program.

The role involves independent analysis of user requirements, drafting specifications, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Substitutions for education and experience are allowed as noted.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
• Ability to interview users, vendors and others regarding user requirements.
• Ability to conduct pertinent research regarding unique user requirements.
• Ability to evaluate documentation, terms, and conditions of purchases; develop technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate specifications, terms and conditions for purchases.
• Develop moderately complex to complex specifications for formal purchasing.
• Assist in bidding processes and respond to inquiries regarding bidding.

Skills

Knowledge of purchasing principles and

Interview users, vendors

Research to determine user needs

Analyze and evaluate documentation

Develop technical specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hawai'i State Judiciary seeks a Purchasing & Specifications Specialist III to perform moderately difficult work in governmental purchasing, standards and specifications development, and contracts procurement for a range of commodities and services in the judiciary's centralized program.

The role involves independent analysis of user requirements, drafting specifications, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Substitutions for education and experience are allowed as noted.