Strategic Purchasing & Contract Manager

Hawaiian Electric; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Electric is seeking a Purchasing Contract Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract compliance, and vendor management in Honolulu. You will drive supplier negotiations, track performance, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies and SOX guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience in procurement, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple vendor relationships in a complex utility

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing, contract administration, risk management, and compliance.
• Understanding of procurement processes, contract terms, and supplier management.
• Proficient with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for procurement in utilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize cost savings.
• Oversee contract compliance and negotiate favorable terms with vendors.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with internal teams and legal for contract execution.
• Ensure accurate tracking of procurement activities and governance across departments.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Vendor relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hawaiian Electric is seeking a Purchasing Contract Manager to lead strategic sourcing, contract compliance, and vendor management in Honolulu. You will drive supplier negotiations, track performance, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies and SOX guidelines.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience in procurement, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple vendor relationships in a complex utility