Logistics and Purchasing Specialist

W. M. Keck Observatory•Waimea/Kamuela, HI

3d•$64,160 - $75,998•Onsite

About The Position

Love logistics? Take pride in purchasing? Thrive on making things happen behind the scenes? We’re looking for someone who can keep our telescopes turning and our spare parts stocked, could that be you? You’ll support the backbone of our operations—ensuring our operations and project teams have what they need to succeed. Keep our supply chain flowing like a well-oiled hydrostatic bearing system. (Don’t worry. We’ll explain what that means.) Work with a team that loves clear skies as much as efficiency! Ready to help ensure our telescopes are safely on sky tonight and every night? Apply today if you want to make logistics legendary and propel purchasing! Why Choose W. M. Keck Observatory: Competitive starting salary ranging from $64,160 to $75,998. Generous benefits package, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation. A robust 8% 403(b) employer contribution (with a 4% employee contribution). Tuition assistance for dependent children grades K-12 attending private school on Hawai’i Island. Comprehensive, employer provided health insurance. Be a part of a dedicated team working on the frontiers of astronomy.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical certification, or other relevant experience.
At least two (2) years of purchasing, inventory, or logistics experience, preferably in a technical or scientific environment.
Purchasing Skills
Microsoft Office Proficiency.
Ability to learn how to use new software platforms.
Good working knowledge of parts and supplies procurement and computerized inventory tracking.
Valid driver's license and clean abstract.

Responsibilities

Ensures the timely purchase and delivery of goods and services
Reviews requisitions
Prepares purchase orders
Maintains vendor relationships to secure quality products at competitive prices
Tracks inventory
Forecasts need
Helps prevent shortages or overages through smart planning
Follows organizational policies and industry standards for purchasing and logistics, including maintaining records of certain assets
Identifies bottlenecks
Troubleshoot delivery challenges
Recommends process improvements for efficiency
Partners with operations, finance, and project managers to align purchasing and logistics with organizational goals

Benefits

Competitive starting salary ranging from $64,160 to $75,998.
Generous benefits package, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation.
A robust 8% 403(b) employer contribution (with a 4% employee contribution).
Tuition assistance for dependent children grades K-12 attending private school on Hawai’i Island.
Comprehensive, employer provided health insurance.
Be a part of a dedicated team working on the frontiers of astronomy.

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