Strategic School Procurement Specialist

International Executive Service Corps; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Punahou School in Honolulu is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage our procurement processes and support faculty and staff with purchases while ensuring compliance with school policies.

You will review requests, identify cost savings, place orders through multiple channels, assist Accounts Payable, and manage inventory and vendor setup. The role includes annual inventory reporting and a 12‑month schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or combination of education, experience, and training.
• Three (3) years of related experience and/or training in an office environment.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google applications.
• Knowledge of relational databases, inventory and procurement systems; familiarity with Blackbaud preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty/staff with purchasing supplies and services.
• Review Purchase requests for compliance with policies.
• Identify cost savings by recommending alternative products or vendors.
• Place orders with vendors via online, email, telephone, and systems and multiple payment methods.
• Assist Accounts Payable with invoice matching discrepancies and vendor setup.
• Review incoming Purchase Order deliveries for accuracy and documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery to campus in accordance with safety standards.
• Manage Annual Physical Inventory and reporting to the Business Office.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite

Google applications

Relational databases

Inventory management systems

Procurement systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Windows OS

Blackbaud

Job description

Punahou School in Honolulu is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage our procurement processes and support faculty and staff with purchases while ensuring compliance with school policies.

You will review requests, identify cost savings, place orders through multiple channels, assist Accounts Payable, and manage inventory and vendor setup. The role includes annual inventory reporting and a 12‑month schedule.