On-Site Procurement Coordinator - Mining Operations (PNG)

MatchaTalent; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 828,271 - 1,242,407; Full time

Job summary

MatchaTalent is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support end-to-end sourcing for a major mining project in Papua New Guinea. You will work with operations, logistics, finance and suppliers to ensure timely, compliant purchases and uninterrupted supply.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in procurement, a Diploma or Bachelor’s in related fields, experience with ERP systems, and strong negotiation and governance awareness. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 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.
• Contract administration or procurement certification (such as CIPS) is considered an advantage.

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

Procurement

ERP systems

Negotiation

Supplier management

Logistics coordination

Governance

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

MatchaTalent is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support end-to-end sourcing for a major mining project in Papua New Guinea. You will work with operations, logistics, finance and suppliers to ensure timely, compliant purchases and uninterrupted supply.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in procurement, a Diploma or Bachelor’s in related fields, experience with ERP systems, and strong negotiation and governance awareness. English proficiency is required.