Strategic Procurement & Specifications Specialist III

City and County of Honolulu; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Honolulu Board of Water Supply is seeking a Procurement & Specifications Specialist III in Honolulu. This role independently performs moderately difficult procurement duties involving moderately technical and complex goods, services, and construction.

You will review specs, assist divisions with solicitations, evaluate vendor qualifications, and draft bid rejection letters. The position offers excellent benefits, career development, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; education must be met at time of application.
• Substitution: 4 years of professional work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Substitution: 4 years of general work experience in strategic purchasing or procurement may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• One year of technical experience in centralized purchasing and standards and specifications development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business/public administration/related field

Job description

Honolulu Board of Water Supply is seeking a Procurement & Specifications Specialist III in Honolulu. This role independently performs moderately difficult procurement duties involving moderately technical and complex goods, services, and construction.

You will review specs, assist divisions with solicitations, evaluate vendor qualifications, and draft bid rejection letters. The position offers excellent benefits, career development, and growth opportunities.