Strategic Purchasing & Specs Specialist II

Hawai`i State Judiciary Careers; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawai`i State Judiciary in Honolulu is seeking a Purchasing & Specifications Specialist II at SR-18 level to perform government purchasing, specifications development, and contracts procurement within the centralized program.

The role emphasizes advanced trainee responsibilities, including analyzing needs, drafting specifications for bids, and managing formal bid processes with proper documentation and compliance. Salary rate becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with purchasing processes including drafting specifications and bid analysis.
• Knowledge of documentation for formal purchases (bonding, insurance, severability) and bidding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing, standards and specifications development within centralized purchasing.
• Procurement work including contracts and supplier coordination.
• Respond to inquiries regarding bidding processes and ensure currency of specifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor communication

Bidding procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hawai`i State Judiciary in Honolulu is seeking a Purchasing & Specifications Specialist II at SR-18 level to perform government purchasing, specifications development, and contracts procurement within the centralized program.

The role emphasizes advanced trainee responsibilities, including analyzing needs, drafting specifications for bids, and managing formal bid processes with proper documentation and compliance. Salary rate becomes effective July 1, 2026.