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Manager, Purchasing - Oahu

The Purchasing Department of the Support Services Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has a management vacancy available. The role is Manager Supervisor.

Job Function: Manages Purchasing department activities which include providing tri-company contract administration/management and procurement of materials and services in support of the Company's strategic goals and priorities while ensuring compliance with accounting, audit, SOX, and regulatory requirements and the Company's procurement policies.

Essential Functions:

• Recommends, implements, and oversees Purchasing policies and programs including strategic sourcing and category management plans for the Company. Oversees and manages all Purchasing activities including sourcing, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, contract execution, contract management, and supplier performance review.
• Oversees materials and services procurement activities to ensure timely response, reliable, consistent, and quality service for internal customers. Partners with internal customers to ensure adherence to procurement guidelines, policies, and Corporate directives and objectives.
• Ensures Purchasing personnel are informed and trained on Company and Purchasing guidelines, policies, and procedures; and departmental activities are compliance.
• Manages and administers departmental personnel matters including performance evaluations, interviews, recognition of achievements, and disciplinary actions.
• Promotes and maintains positive strategic relationships between the Company and vendors. Works with vendors for accountability of contractual performance. Partners with vendors to achieve cost savings while maintaining excellent service.
• Plans, initiates, manages, monitors and serves as Lead or Point-of-Contact for all departmental initiatives, projects, and activities. Must be available after working hours to respond to emergency situations. Serves as One Company Procurement Unit Leader during Company Incident Command Team activations.
• Stays abreast of capabilities of Purchasing and Company information systems and/or upgrades. Determines optimum applications to realize enhanced efficiencies in procurement throughout the Company. Uses available data to benchmark and measure procurement activities and vendor performance. Organizes and/or participates on teams and initiates activities to improve Purchasing processes, efficiency, and effectiveness for the Company.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of purchasing and supply chain management principles and practices, contract law, principles of negotiation, insurance programs, just-in-time delivery techniques, accounting, economics and business administration. Such knowledge would normally be acquired through college level courses or related years of experience.
• Thorough understanding of vendor practices, techniques, and risks (to both vendor and Company) associated with construction and professional consultation. Familiar with risk mitigating measures and options when dealing with non-compliant vendors.
• Working knowledge of operations, maintenance, engineering, project management, construction, consulting, finance, information technology, as well as a broad understanding of utility business practices.
• Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Knowledge of the capabilities and responsibilities of Company departments and divisions, as well as personnel in these areas involved with materials and services procurement.
• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures contained in such documents as Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); Safety & Health Manual; Code of Conduct; Information Resources Policy; Federal Sales Policy; Security Requirements for Contractors, Consultants & Vendors; etc.
• Continuing education and certification such as Certified Purchasing Manager is highly desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computers and related software applications (i.e. SAP/ERP, ARIBA, spreadsheets, word processing, data base systems, etc.).

Skills Requirements:

• Demonstrated supervisory skills including effective written, oral, listening, presentation, negotiation, project management and conflict resolution skills; the ability to work with a variety of individuals; and the willingness and ability to train personnel.
• Contract administration, strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and vendor motivational skills.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, organizational, conceptual, and problem solving skills to assess the demands of the job, develop innovative solutions, and recommend proper actions.
• Demonstrated in-depth analytical and administrative skills required for such tasks as preparing, monitoring and analyzing forecasts; preparing performance appraisals and conducting interviews; and carrying out company/department policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate, influence and persuade various groups or individuals and to deal with sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues with professionalism by using tact, courtesy, respect, and discretion; and effectively communicate with all levels both internally and externally.
• Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license. Must meet the standards for driving positions stated in the Hiring Standards for Driving Positions policy. These standards may be adjusted periodically to meet business and safety objectives.

Experience Requirements:

• Multiple years (7 or more) of related experience in the supply chain management/purchasing field with increasing supervisory responsibilities or equivalent experience.
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) certification preferred.

Location: Honolulu Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Mgr, Purchasing [Req ID 10202] position is $107,700.00 to $139,800.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

About Hawaiian Electric Companies: Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.