Position Title
REF 1766: Senior Procurement Officer
About Our Organisation

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.

Position Objective

This Senior Procurement Officer Tender is responsible for ensuring that WAF's procurement operations, and in particular that WAF's Tender process and function is transparent, robust and fully compliant with established policies and procedures. The incumbent is also responsible for strengthening the policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Tender process with reference to best practice(s). This position reports to Manager Procurement.

Key Accountabilities
  1. Effective and efficient procurement and tender function delivered
    • All procurement and purchasing processes are fully compliant with the WAF Procurement Policy, procedures/processes and all relevant regulations
    • Tender process and Contract management activities for the procurement function are effectively managed
      • Identification of procurement needs and potential suppliers
      • Application of proper tendering and bidding procedures at all times and quality submissions to the Tender Board for well-informed decision-making
      • Soliciting and evaluating tenders to ensure overall competitiveness, quality, and conformity with specified requirements.
      • Negotiating contracts
      • Monitoring suppliers’ performance with respect to the quality and timely delivery of goods and services
      • Timely PO liability closure effectively assisted.
      • Strong supplier relationships established and effectively managed.
      • Procurement department and Tender Secretariat adherence to internal control procedures always maintained.
      • Timely resolution of relevant complaints ensured.
    • Effective and rigorous procurement policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implemented and strengthened in line with best practices.
    • Well-informed tender and procurement decisions achieved and supported by robust analysis.
    • Selection of the best quality products and suppliers supported by thorough market research ensured.
    • Overall annual procurement planning activities effectively led in consultation with Manager Procurement
      • Planning is well supported by relevant data/information of internal demand and external suppliers.
      • Robust annual procurement plan established in a timely manner, implemented successfully, and revised as and when required.
    • Potential cost savings identified and efficiently capitalized
    • Effective and efficient implementation and monitoring of the annual procurement budget ensured.
    • Culture of process improvement encouraged and effectively led in consultation with Manager Procurement
    • Use of procurement software/system optimized
    • Relevant procurement/tender performance measures established for direct reports and achieved
  2. Well-informed management and Board of Directors
    • Timely, relevant and compliant reporting delivered.
      • All internal and external reporting requirements in regard to the outcomes of this role are fully understood and correctly executed
      • Robust and relevant periodic reports prepared and submitted as and when requested.
        • Efficient and correct vetting of Board Tender papers and monthly tender updates etc. ensured
      • Team Leader Procurement, Major Tender Board and/or Board of Director (depending on delegated approval limits) provided with useful information combined with analysis and interpretation, for the purpose of decision making.
      • Ad-hoc information/reporting requests by superiors addressed in a timely manner.
    • Sound advice relating to the Procurement function provided to the Senior Management, Major Tender Board, and the procuring departments
  3. Human capital management assisted
    • Effective oversight, coaching, mentoring of the tender secretariat and relevant procurement staff delivered.
    • Training needs for direct reports effectively monitored and appropriately addressed in consultation with the HR Department
    • Relevant performance measures established for staff, timely performance appraisals carried out and action items resolved (supporting strengths and weaknesses) in consultation with the HR Department and other relevant parties.
    • Effective contribution to the HR Recruitment function for relevant WAF positions ensured. This shall include but not be limited to being a member of relevant recruitment interview panels.
    • Disciplinary actions carried out in consultation with the HR Department and in full compliance with all relevant laws, legislation, and internal requirements
  4. Teamwork and cooperation
    • Cooperation within the team and greater function/department encouraged.
    • Cooperation across functions/departments ensured.
    • Collaboration and leadership to achieve relevant organisational targets and goals.
    • Other related duties assigned by the Team Leader and Major Tender Board effectively and efficiently addressed
  5. Organisational Values promoted and demonstrated at all times
    • 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
Qualification and Experience Requirement
  • The Applicant must possess a Degree in any Business Discipline (Commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain, Customs) or Management or Engineering with at least 3 years of experience in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing
    OR
  • Diploma in any Business Discipline (Commerce, Logistics and Supply Chain, Customs) or Procurement or Supply Chain Management or Civil Engineering with at least 5 years of Experience in Procurement/ Supply Chain Management/Purchasing
Skills and Abilities
  • Must have a Full Valid Driving Licence
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices that govern procurement and tender best practices.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement, and in particular tender processes and policies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
How To Apply For Position

Interested candidates are advised to apply online and complete the recruitment requirements on the portal. All applications should be received no later than 03rd July, 2026

INCOMPLETE & LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Employment Type
Established
SBU

Legal & Procurement

Sub-Section

Procurement

Salary Scale
$28,000.00-$35,000.00 Per year
Job Location
National Office - Suva
Vacancy Valid Till
July 3, 2026
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