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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY SPECIALIST III - OAHU - (OHHI)

Island of Oahu

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$4,961/mo - $6,043/mo

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company involved in public service initiatives, and they are seeking a Procurement and Supply Specialist III. This role is responsible for ensuring the adequate provisioning of supplies, equipment, materials, and services to various State departments, requiring significant independent judgment and analytical ability in purchasing activities.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assuring the adequate provisioning of supplies, equipment, material and services to a State department or large agency

Purchasing and typically, for other functions such as storage, distribution and inventory management

Knowledge of State laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices in purchasing

Conducting research and studies on products, testing, evaluating and reporting on alternative products

Assessing user needs and circumstances including operational requirements, policies, agency procedures and related requirements

Evaluating unique user situations and concerns, analyzing and evaluating documentation, justifications, terms and conditions of purchases

Developing or reviewing and assuring the development of technical specifications which describe the desired product, material, equipment or service

Qualification

Purchasing methodsSpecification developmentResearchAnalysisInventory managementSupervisory aptitudeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree

Specialized Experience: ONE (1) and ONE-HALF (1 1/2) years of progressively responsible work experience in purchasing which involved working with users and vendors to identify, clarify and specify requirements for products, materials, equipment or services

The Procurement and Supply Specialist III must have had at least six (6) months of experience in each of the areas specified in A OR B above, AND at least one (1) year of experience in dealing with purchases of a moderately complex and complex nature

Knowledge of purchasing methods and techniques

Ability to interview users, vendors and others regarding user requirements

Ability to conduct pertinent research regarding unique user requirements and characteristics of desired products, equipment, materials, etc

Ability to assess user needs and circumstances including operational requirements, policies, agency procedures and related requirements and conduct analyses to identify and recommend specific products most appropriate for the agency/organization's needs

Ability to evaluate unique user situations and concerns, analyze and evaluate documentation, justifications, terms and conditions of purchases and develop or review and assure the development of technical specifications which clearly and appropriately describe the desired product, material, equipment or service

Ability to assess unique user situations to foresee problems which may arise in the execution, administration or termination of the purchasing agreement, and the ability to recommend/develop terms and conditions and other special requirements accordingly

Familiarity with concerns collateral to purchasing in assuring the provisioning of an assigned organization or agency including storage and distribution concerns and inventory maintenance

Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment

Lift and Carry: Some positions require the ability to lift and carry objects of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation

Special Requirement: Some positions require applicants to be certified as a competent operator of electric-, gas- and propane-powered forklifts within six (6) months from the date of hire