Procurement Specialist
Bishop & Company, Inc.Procurement Specialist Kapolei, HI (Hybrid) – 4/10’s | Full-Time Bishop & Company is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist for their client operating in a complex industrial and retail environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys managing supplier relationships, supporting operational excellence, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong purchasing expertise, sound business judgment, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Why This Role This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting critical operations while helping implement a new Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system that will enhance procurement and contract management processes across the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, operations, project management, finance, and vendor partners while contributing to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts. What You'll Enjoy Diverse procurement responsibilities spanning purchasing, logistics, supplier management, and contract administration Opportunity to lead implementation efforts for a new Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform Collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the organization A dynamic environment where your expertise and initiative will make an immediate impact An organization committed to safety, compliance, integrity, and operational excellence Competitive compensation and benefits Position Summary Reporting to senior leadership, the Procurement Specialist manages procurement and purchasing activities while supporting contract administration and supplier management initiatives. During the first six to nine months, this position will serve as the primary point of contact for the implementation of a new Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) program, helping design workflows, approval processes, reporting structures, and user support tools. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical procurement expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to establish priorities under tight deadlines. Experience within refinery, manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, or other industrial environments is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Prepare procurement-related documents, including RFQs, RFPs, purchase orders, contract amendments, and vendor solicitations Coordinate procurement activities to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Source materials, equipment, supplies, and subcontracted services through supplier quotations and competitive purchasing practices Evaluate vendors, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and issue purchase orders Monitor supplier performance and expedite orders to support project schedules and operational requirements Coordinate shipping, receiving, freight, inventory movement, and logistics activities Review supplier invoices, receiving documentation, freight charges, and purchase order compliance Resolve billing discrepancies with vendors, project teams, and accounting personnel Maintain relationships with contractors, vendors, suppliers, freight providers, and service providers Verify vendor qualifications, licenses, permits, insurance requirements, and certifications Maintain procurement records, contracts, supplier files, bid documentation, and related reporting Serve as a key administrator and internal resource for the company's Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system Monitor procurement costs, supplier performance, delivery schedules, and contract compliance Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies Collaborate with project managers, engineers, operations personnel, warehouse staff, finance, and accounting teams Support contract lifecycle management initiatives, workflow development, data migration activities, and user adoption efforts Provide administrative support on specia…