Buyer - Oahu
Date:Mar 10, 2026
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813
Company: hawaiianel
We recognize our competitive advantage -- our people. We believe in our people, who share our vision of meeting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and who carry out the continued success of the company.
Our employees are committed to the company's foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. In turn, we invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and offering a competitive compensation package.
Posting End Date: This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.
BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
The P VP PURCHASING Department of the P SUPPORT SERVICES Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 2 Management vacancies available. This position may be filled on Oahu. (Role: Professional)
JOB FUNCTION:
Responsible for the transactions involving the purchase of goods and services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Purchase Order (PO) Process:
Uses SAP (the Company's enterprise resource planning software) appropriately to procure goods and services for the Company from reliable vendors in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring that appropriate Purchasing requirements are met.
Works directly, at all levels, with vendors to maintain effective vendor relationships; determines the appropriate procurement strategy to maximize the overall value for the Company.
Reviews all contract and PO provisions. Maintains basic familiarity with contract language and associated terms and conditions to ensure appropriate risk mitigation.
Utilizes SAP Ariba Contract Lifecycle Management and ISNetworld Contractor Management tools appropriately to ensure compliant PO issuance.
Resolves vendor disputes regarding delivery, invoicing, and payment discrepancies.
Sourcing:
Solicits and evaluates informal competitive bids as needed.
Ensures achievement of the best value to the Company by coordinating and directing the competitive bid process and making sound/logical recommendations according to policies and procedures.
Actively seeks and achieves opportunities for cost reduction, cost savings, and other Purchasing department goals.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with existing/new vendors and internal customers.
Participates in category management assessments and forecasts as needed.
Transactional Efficiencies:
Works collaboratively with Supply Chain Clerks and Disbursement Accounting Clerks to rectify and resolve purchase order and/or invoice discrepancies--this may require communication with the vendor and/or the business unit to verify job scope, schedule, price, freight charges, Incoterms, quantity, and ensure remittance complies with contracted terms.
Uses tools such as MS Outloook, SAP, MS Word, and MS Excel spreadsheets to improve efficiencies in daily tasks.
Other:
Executes work to a high professional standard and ensure compliance with Company policies/procedures, Corporate and External Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and ethical guidelines.
Performs and is accountable for other responsibilities and duties as assigned--this may include but is not limited to: Participation in Company emergency response activities as assigned, and any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Requirements
Working knowledge of the concepts and principles of purchasing systems, techniques and procedures that are normally acquired through various college level courses or related experience.
Proficient in the use of personal computers and/or mainframe systems and related software applications including SAP and the Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Skills Requirements
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to influence and persuade various groups or individuals.
Analytical/organizational and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to maintain and deal with multiple deadlines, as well as the capacity to handle a high volume of workload.
Excellent oral, written and listening skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and public sector.
Experience Requirements
Several years (3-5) of related work or business experience, preferably in a purchasing or closely related field.
Role:Professional
Number of Vacancies: 2
Location: Oahu
Hiring Range:The hiring range for the Buyer [Req ID 10303] position is $ 66,000.00 to $80,900.00. 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.
The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us athttp://hawaiianelectric.com.
Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.
Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.
EEO StatementHawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at (808) 543-4848.
Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light ("Company") are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission ("PUC") regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC's Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.
By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation.
In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.
Affiliate is defined as "any person or entity that possesses an 'affiliate interest' in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS"), including a utility's parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h)."
Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as "a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility's service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge."
For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions
This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.
Nearest Major Market:HonoluluNearest Secondary Market:Hawaii
