We are currently seeking to recruit a Purchasing Officer - Fixed Plant for our Commercial-Procurement Department in Lae.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Accurate and efficient processing of purchase requisitions (PR) to purchase order (PO) to satisfy end-user requirement.
• Ensure POs are approved, placed, issued, received and acknowledged on time.
• Effectively carry out Procurement of goods and services for Fixed Plant ensuring the company receives best value and quality Sourcing materials, goods, and services and negotiating the best or most cost-effective and deals on pricing
• Coordinating with the expediting team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled via effective pro-active and reactive expediting, in collaboration with Expeditors.
• Liaise with freight forwarding agents and suppliers to co-ordinate the delivery of all purchases
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients as well as vendors and suppliers
• Lead actively and act as purchasing point of contact for all planned shutdowns for Fixed Plan maintenance.
• Collection, consolidation and escalation of, and prompt response to, all requests and complaints from end-users.
• Ensure that all procurement decisions are based on sound commercial and ethical considerations
• Act in a responsible, courteous manner with the appropriate levels of cultural sensitivity during all interactions with colleagues and suppliers
• Demonstrate total transparency and ethical business practices in all activities and ensure all documentation and supporting evidence for control and governance purposes are saved and available at all times.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

• Possessed Grade 12 or higher certification
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in purchasing in mining environment or related fields.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of contracts, purchasing, logistics, incoterms, production planning and inventory management.
• Strong computing skills in MS Word Excel and prior experience with Pronto
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Strong focus towards Safety and safe work practices
• Commitment to ethical business practices and considerations.

The above role is Lae based

If you are interested in this exciting and challenging opportunity and confident, you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, then please apply by email to;
[email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Application closes on Friday 10th October, 2025