The Role

Senior Purchasing Officer

Reporting to the Supply Superintendent, the Senior Purchasing Officer will lead and coordinate buying and expediting activities to support WML’s operational objectives. The role is responsible for ensuring that procurement activities are carried out efficiently, ethically and in accordance with WML’s policies, procedures and governance standards.

Preferred points of hire are Woodlark, Alotau, Port Moresby, Lae and Mt Hagen.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Meet WML’s buying and expediting requirements in accordance with site and corporate procurement policies.
• Achieve value for money for WML by purchasing from approved suppliers under relevant contracts.
• Notify the Head of Supply of off-contract purchase requests.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records so that customers can readily track the progress of their requests.
• Monitor supplier performance and communications and advise the Head of Supply of any issues or concerns.
• Support warehouse personnel in resolving receipting discrepancies through prompt liaison with suppliers to prevent inventory accounting errors.
• Maintain personal health and safety and support the safety of other workers by identifying and following safe work practices and completing all required safety training.

Scheduling Accountabilities

• Manage time effectively to ensure inventory is reordered twice weekly and outstanding orders are expedited.

People Accountabilities

• Contribute to an effective and collaborative team.
• Meet all role requirements and undertake appropriate professional development.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated behaviour aligned with WML’s values.
• Formal training and qualifications in purchasing.
• 5–8 years of procurement or purchasing experience in remote locations within an extractive industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of stock inventory and proficiency in Pronto software.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products.

Our Offer

Woodlark Mining Company Ltd offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, on a four-weeks-on, two-weeks-off fly-in, fly-out roster.

Applications close on 25 November 2026. However, we reserve the right to begin screening applications before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 20 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: [email protected]

Preference will be given to candidates from the Milne Bay Province.