Procurement Lead
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced procurement professional to lead our energy infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing the full procurement lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
* The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, including experience with donor-funded frameworks and a thorough understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs).
* They will also possess excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a procurement specialist, leading and coordinating procurement planning and implementation across the program portfolio of energy infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate procurement planning and implementation for energy infrastructure projects in Papua New Guinea, in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and AIFFP frameworks.
* Develop sourcing strategies, draft tender documentation, and oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including evaluation and contract finalisation.
* Contribute to procurement governance, including risk mitigation, committee evaluations, and compliance with internal policies.
* Monitor contract performance and implement systems to track procurement progress across the program portfolio.
* Manage procurement resource allocation to ensure consistent, timely, and high-quality service delivery.
* Mentor and support project teams to strengthen procurement capabilities and adherence to ethical standards.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications or professional certification in procurement, public administration, business, law, or a related field.
* A minimum of 10 years' experience in procurement, including donor-funded frameworks (e.g. DFAT, World Bank, ADB) and strong knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs).
* Demonstrated ability to manage full procurement lifecycles, deliver open market processes, and produce high-quality procurement documentation and reports.
* Experience in infrastructure-related procurement (works and consultancy services), market outreach, and early contractor engagement.
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Familiarity with value-for-money principles, environmental and social safeguards, AS/FIDIC contracts, and health and safety considerations in major procurement contexts.
What We Offer
As a member of our team, you can expect:
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of people in Papua New Guinea.