Career Opportunity!

Title	HR 31/2025 — Procurement Officer
Faculty/Division	Procurement Department
Reports to	Chief Procurement Officer
Location/Campus	Honiara, Panatina Campus

Summary of Duties

To work in the Procurement Office of the University, and be responsible for all responsibilities allocated by the Chief Procurement Officer in implementing the Procurement Policy of the University. In this regard, the Procurement Officer shall implement all procurement, supply chain and stock management activities aimed at getting value for money spent and ensuring compliance with financial and procurement systems, policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the best procurement decisions are taken for the University in terms of value for money, transparency and accountabilities;
• Ensure the governance process for the University’s suppliers and contractors, tendering, procurement and contracting policies, processes, outcomes, and internal stock management and control are working effectively;
• Ensure procurement requests are properly authorized, checked, documented and complied with Financial Regulations and Financial Authorization Procedures;
• Ensure that the procurement section maintains high and transparent ethical standards;
• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement strategy and practice to inform the University’s business planning and action; Carry out day-to-day procurement activities of the University. Please refer to the job description for more information.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements:
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree preferably in any area of business/economics OR a Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management or Business Administration.

Professional Experience

• At least three (3) years experience in procurement and supply management or similar role and dealing with global, regional and national procurements.
• High level of industry awareness of suppliers of and sources for the range of materials and
• Equipment needed by Universities, including suppliers and sources in PNG, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, and Asia.
• Supplier contract drafting, execution, monitoring and compliance check experiences;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and familiarity with computer accounting software Attaché or similar.
• Excellent interpersonal and commercial skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, delivering results on target. Please refer to the job description for more information.

Detailed job descriptions, entry requirements, terms and conditions of employment, and application processes, can be obtained from the SINU website: https://www.sinu.edu.sb/hrd/job/ OR Contact Safina Roger- Safina.Roger@sinu.edu.sb or Alister Bako- alister.bako@sinu.edu.sb .

Closing Date: 21st February 2025 at 4.30pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications can be emailed to sinu.recruitment@sinu.edu.sb or hand delivered to the HR Department at Kukum Campus addressed to:

Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Department
Solomon Islands National University
P.O Box R113
Honiara