Procurement Officer (17084)

Career Opportunities: Procurement Officer (17084)

                                Requisition ID 17084 - Posted  - PNG/Frieda River

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                                DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. DEVELOP YOUR FUTURE.

                                GROW WITH FRIEDA RIVER.

                                 

                                 

                                 

                                • Join the team as part of our Frieda River Drill Program

                                 

                                Our Company

                                PanAust Limited is an Australian-headquartered copper and gold mining company with operations in Laos, and pre-development assets in Papua New Guinea and Chile.

                                 

                                In

                                Papua New Guinea

                                , PanAust holds a 100 per cent interest in the Frieda River Limited Copper-Gold project, which is a transformative pre-development integrated mining, renewable energy and infrastructure project. The complete Frieda River Project represents a nation building opportunity for Papua New Guinea and a transformative sustainable development opportunity for the Sepik region. The Project will help build stronger and more viable communities by establishing necessary public infrastructure, generating skilled employment, and creating business opportunities for local people.

                                 

                                In

                                Laos

                                , PanAust owns a 90 per cent interest in Phu Bia Mining Limited with the Government of Laos owning the remaining 10 per cent. Phu Bia Mining owns and operates PanAust’s two award winning operations – Phu Kham Copper-Gold and Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver, both located in Xaisomboun Province, 120km north of Vientiane.  

                                 

                                In

                                Chile

                                , PanAust holds a 66 per cent interest in the Inca de Oro Copper-Gold Project through a Chilean incorporated joint venture company, Inca de Oro S. A.

                                 

                                The Role

                                We are currently recruiting for experienced team members to join us on a Fixed-Term basis for a period of Six (6) months to support our Drill Program.

                                 

                                We are seeking an experienced Procurement Officer to join our Operations team on a Fixed Term basis at the

                                Frieda River Project

                                . Reporting to the Project Manager, this position is for the effective administration and coordination of site procurement, purchasing, goods receipting, and inventory control activities, ensuring goods and services are sourced, received, recorded, and paid for accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, and SAP system requirements.

                                 

                                The role is accountable for maintaining accurate and auditable procurement, receipting, reconciliation, and inventory records within SAP, supporting financial control, operational continuity, and timely supply of materials and services in a remote operating environment.

                                 

                                Key Responsibilities

                                Procurement and Purchasing

                                • Receive purchase requisitions from site departments and verify correct authorisation in accordance with the Delegated Authority Policy.
                                • Review requisitions to ensure appropriate cost centres, project codes, and detailed item descriptions are provided.
                                • Source quotations from approved suppliers to achieve best value, considering cost, quality, and delivery time.
                                • Raise Purchase Requests (PRs), generate Purchase Orders (POs), and maintain procurement records within SAP in accordance with approved workflows and delegated authorities. Issue POs to suppliers and maintain accurate procurement records.
                                • Liaise with suppliers to confirm order status, delivery schedules, and any variations.
                                • Track delivery of goods and services and actively follow up outstanding or delayed orders.
                                • Process credits, returns, or order amendments and ensure records are updated accordingly.
                                • Support compliance with PanAust procurement and contract management procedures.
                                • Undertake goods receipting in SAP, ensuring deliveries are accurately verified against purchase orders and delivery documentation prior to system entry.

                                 

                                Inventory and Stock Control

                                • Monitor site inventory and consumable stock levels, including critical spares and high-use items.
                                • Maintain accurate stock records and support regular and ad hoc stocktakes.
                                • Identify low-stock or critical items and proactively initiate replenishment.
                                • Liaise with Logistics, Maintenance, and Camp Services to forecast demand and manage inventory risks.
                                • Assist with stores operations as required and provide cover for the Storesperson when necessary.
                                • Perform regular reconciliation of physical stock against SAP inventory records and investigate and resolve discrepancies in coordination with Logistics and Finance.

                                 

                                Accounts Payable and Financial Administration<

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