On-Site Mining Procurement Coordinator - PNG

MatchaTalent; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,264,000 - 1,825,000; Full time

Job summary

The Role of Procurement Coordinator is based on-site in Papua New Guinea, coordinating end-to-end procurement for goods, equipment, materials and services to support mining operations. You will work with operations, logistics, warehouse, finance and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply, governance and value for money, and timely PO issuance and closure.

Two coordinators operate as an integrated team across corporate procurement, logistics hub, and the remote mine site, focusing on supplier

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably within mining, construction, heavy industry, manufacturing, or other operational environments.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, purchasing administration, supplier management, and procurement governance.
• Experience using ERP procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong commercial awareness with negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities.
• Experience coordinating logistics, freight, inventory replenishment, or import/export activities is highly advantageous.
• Contract administration or procurement certification (such as CIPS) is considered an advantage.
• Excellent organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and commitment to procurement compliance and governance standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively in fast-paced and remote operational environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, logistics, finance, and external suppliers.
• Professional working proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the complete procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition through purchase order issuance, delivery, receipt, and close-out.
• Review purchase requisitions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Source competitive quotations from approved suppliers and conduct market comparisons to achieve value for money.
• Support commercial negotiations involving pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier terms.
• Raise, manage, and monitor Purchase Orders using the company's ERP and procurement systems.
• Track supplier progress and expedite critical procurement activities to minimize operational delays.
• Coordinate Purchase Order amendments and ensure procurement documentation remains accurate and complete.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, freight providers, and service vendors.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, qualification processes, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Resolve supplier issues relating to quality, delivery performance, invoicing, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate logistics activities including shipment scheduling, freight prioritization, customs documentation, import coordination, and delivery tracking.
• Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to monitor inventory levels, identify critical stock shortages, and support replenishment planning.
• Assist Finance by matching Purchase Orders, invoices, and goods receipt documentation while resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain procurement records, prepare procurement reports, and support internal and external procurement audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, operational efficiency, supplier performance, and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

End-to-end procurement

ERP systems

MS Office

Logistics coordination

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Integrity

Education

Procurement degree

Tools

ERP procurement systems

Job description

The Role of Procurement Coordinator is based on-site in Papua New Guinea, coordinating end-to-end procurement for goods, equipment, materials and services to support mining operations. You will work with operations, logistics, warehouse, finance and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply, governance and value for money, and timely PO issuance and closure.

Two coordinators operate as an integrated team across corporate procurement, logistics hub, and the remote mine site, focusing on supplier