Team Leader Procurement (Re-advertised)
FJ$ 50,789.00 plus superannuation
Closes in 13 days
About the company
Fiji National University is a national tertiary institution operating across multiple colleges, divisions and campuses in Fiji. This role sits within the Division of Finance, in the Management Accounting department.
About the role
This Team Leader Procurement role is responsible for strengthening procurement planning, strategic sourcing, supplier and contract management, procurement controls and performance reporting across the University. The position works closely with Colleges, Divisions and other business units to help the University achieve sustainable cost efficiencies while maintaining quality, service levels and compliance with University policies and procedures. It is also expected to contribute to continuous improvement and digitalization of procurement processes and to promote a culture of ethical, accountable and commercially sound procurement. Key challenges include balancing value for money, quality, operational requirements and procurement risk, and influencing stakeholders to drive compliance amid competing priorities or resistance to change. The role must also standardise procurement practices across a diverse organisation while recognising legitimate operational requirements.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
About the successful candidate
- 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.
- 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.