Background: 

The position is responsible for strengthening procurement planning, strategic sourcing, supplier and contract management, procurement controls and performance reporting across the University. Working closely with Colleges, Divisions and other business units, the position will support FNU to achieve sustainable cost efficiencies while maintaining appropriate quality, service levels and compliance with University policies, procedures and applicable requirements. The role is also expected to contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalization of procurement processes and to promote a culture of ethical, accountable and commercially sound procurement across the University.

Key Challenges:

·        Balance value for money, quality, operational requirements and procurement risk.

·        Influence stakeholders and drive compliance where there may be competing priorities or resistance to change.

·        Standardise procurement practices across a diverse organisation while recognising legitimate operational requirements.

·        Manage competing procurement priorities and deadlines across multiple Colleges, Divisions and campuses.

·        Develop stronger commercial and supplier-management practices in an environment of changing market conditions.

·        Identify sustainable cost efficiencies without compromising service delivery or academic operations.

·        Maintain high standards of integrity, confidentiality, transparency and accountability in a high-risk business function.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

·        A Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting.

·        At least 5 years' relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, commercial management or a related field.

·        Demonstrated experience in procurement planning, tendering, supplier evaluation and contract management.

Desirable:

Professional qualification or membership in procurement, supply chain, accounting, finance or a related professional body.

Experience in a large organization, university, government, statutory authority or similarly complex environment.

Salary: FJ$ 50,789.00 plus superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.