The Water Authority of Fiji is a corporate body established under the Water Authority of Fiji Act 2007 to make provision for the effective management and administration of the Water and the wastewater systems.
We are responsible for providing access to quality drinking water and wastewater services to over 159,000 and 33,540 residential and non-residential metered customers in the urban areas of Fiji and also setting up water supply systems in rural areas.
The Finance Officer (Procurement) is responsible for providing financial and administrative services to the Procurement Unit. The incumbent shall ensure that the purchasing process is conducted in a timely, cost-effective manner and in accordance with the guiding principles of public procurement stipulated in the Procurement Policy. This role reports to the Senior Procurement Officer.
- Effective and efficient procurement services provided
- Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, and costing
- Work with internal stakeholders (projects or operations staff) to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
- Quality and timely procurement advice provided to SBU’s as and when required
- Purchasing documents, files, and records appropriately maintained
- Complete availability of documentation as and when required for review and audit purposes
- Full compliance of the procurement function with established policies and guidelines maintained at all times.
- Departmental activities fully supported with timely and relevant clerical functions (both general and program-specific)
- Complaints received from the end-users or departments concerning suppliers are effectively resolved in consultation with the Team Leader Procurement or the Manager Procurement.
- Ensure timely follow-up on the delivery of procured goods at the respective stores within the specified timelines as per the purchase order.
- Effective liaison with the vendors for clarification and deliveries of goods and services.
- Negotiations with suppliers for obtaining timely procurement of materials at favourable commercial rates were effectively executed.
- Highlight any vendor performance issues to the Manager Procurement for assessment and further action.
- Maintaining an accurate and current supplier database.
- Timely, relevant, and accurate reports on assigned tasks submitted to the Manager Procurement, including purchasing reports for compilation of Monthly Executive reports.
- Contribute to the review/refinement of the WAF Procurement Policy and Processes.
- Contribute and assist with WAF tenders as and when required.
- Review and upload tenders on Tender link
- Download bids and perform Preliminary and Administrative Evaluation
- Sit in the tender evaluation committee to provide guidance
- Assist with site visits as and when assigned for tenders.
- Timely, relevant, and compliant reporting
- All internal (if any) reporting requirements regarding WAF's procurement function are fully understood and correctly submitted.
- Robust and relevant periodic purchasing reports prepared and submitted as and when requested. (SOF Register and PO Listing)
- Manager Procurement provided useful information, combined with analysis and interpretation of assigned purchase request evaluations for decision-making.
- Ad-hoc information requests by superiors addressed on time.
- All internal (if any) reporting requirements regarding WAF's procurement function are fully understood and correctly submitted.
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Cooperation within the team and greater function/department encouraged
- Cooperation across functions/departments ensured.
- Collaboration to achieve relevant organizational targets and goals
- Other related duties assigned by the Team Leader, Procurement, or Manager Procurement are effectively and efficiently attended to.
- Organisational Values promoted and always demonstrated
- Support toward the alignment of deliverables to organisational values and strategic directions ensured
- Organisational values and good corporate and governance practices are complied with in delivering outcomes ensured
- Degree in any Business Discipline or Management or Operations or Logistics with 2 years experience
OR - Diploma in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management with 3 years experience
- Proficient with MS Office and Accounting software.
- Proven ability to achieve results within time constraints
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated and organised, with strong work ethics and an inclination to work smart as part of a competent team
- Good understanding of accounting/financial concepts and procedures.
Interested candidates are advised to apply online and complete the recruitment requirements on the portal. All applications should be received no later than 08th May, 2026
INCOMPLETE & LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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