This role requires the candidate to work on-site in
Papua New Guinea. Client Overview Our client is a rapidly growing
mining company focused on the redevelopment and operation of a
major gold mining project in Papua New Guinea. With a strong
commitment to operational excellence, sustainable mining practices, and long-term resource development, the company is investing
significantly in modernizing its mining operations, strengthening
its supply chain capabilities, and building a high-performing
procurement organization to support expanding production
activities. Operating across multiple locations including
corporate, logistics, and remote mine-site operations, the
organization places strong emphasis on governance, procurement
compliance, operational efficiency, and uninterrupted supply to
support protected and cost-effective mining operations. Job Role The
Procurement Coordinator plays a critical role in coordinating the
end-to-end procurement process to ensure goods, equipment, materials, and services are sourced, purchased, and delivered
efficiently while complying with approved budgets, procurement
policies, and governance standards. Working closely with
operations, logistics, warehouse teams, finance, and suppliers, this role supports uninterrupted supply to mining operations
through effective purchasing, supplier coordination, logistics
management, and procurement administration. Two Procurement
Coordinators will operate as an integrated procurement team, supporting seamless procurement activities between the corporate
procurement office, the logistics hub, and the remote mining
operation. Key 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. Candidate Requirements 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. 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. Job Code: #794

📌 Procurement Coordinator (Mining) (Coimbatore)
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📍 Coimbatore