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Purchasing Specialist (Buyer)

Kikaha
Honolulu, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026 CLOSED ON 2/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) position at Kikaha?

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) to support our government customer located in O'ahu, Hawai'i.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Research, quote, and purchase materials and equipment.
  • Maintain top vendors for each line item.
  • Maintain Purchase Authorization Forms (PAF) for purchasing.
  • Request Purchase Orders (PO) for all approved PAFs.
  • Maintain a software and hardware database that contains, as a minimum, the make, model number or version number, serial number, purchase date, contract and contract number (if applicable), purchase price, renewal date, license data, warranty data, and period of performance for all 30th Signal Battalion NEC assets.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

  • High School diploma and three (3) years of experience performing purchasing and procurement duties.
  • OSHA 30 certified

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Three (3) years of experience performing property accountability, inventory, and property tracking duties.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint, GCSS-ARMY and ServiceNow
  • Must be extremely familiar with DoD operations.
  • May be required to work overtime.
  • Rotational callback and emergency duty are requirements of this position.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in a Government and/or IT environment preferred.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions,Kkaha Solutions, LLC,and Pololei Solutions, LLC.Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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