Strategic Procurement & Specifications Specialist III

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City and County of Honolulu seeks a Procurement & Specifications Specialist III in Honolulu. This role performs moderately difficult procurement duties involving complex goods, services, and construction, ensuring compliance with specifications and procurement rules.

You will review specifications, assist divisions with revisions, draft bid documents, and advise on vendor qualifications. A bachelor's degree or equivalent and one year of technical purchasing experience are required, with

Qualifications

• One year of technical experience in centralized purchasing and standards and specifications development activities.
• Knowledge of governmental purchasing principles and City's Purchasing Division policies.
• Knowledge of commodity and purchasing specifications.
• Ability to evaluate market conditions and price trends.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and scopes of work for procurement compliance; assist divisions with revisions.
• Review solicitation provisions and recommend changes.
• Assist divisions with planning and preparing professional services solicitations.
• Review vendor qualifications and evaluation summaries.
• Draft bid rejection letters for nonresponsive bids.

Skills

Centralized purchasing knowledge

Vendor relations

Specifications drafting

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/public administration

Job description

The City and County of Honolulu seeks a Procurement & Specifications Specialist III in Honolulu. This role performs moderately difficult procurement duties involving complex goods, services, and construction, ensuring compliance with specifications and procurement rules.

You will review specifications, assist divisions with revisions, draft bid documents, and advise on vendor qualifications. A bachelor's degree or equivalent and one year of technical purchasing experience are required, with