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Purchasing officer

PNG Air
Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Posted 08 September 2026

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Key information about this opportunity

Company PNG Air
Location Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea
Date Posted 08 September 2026
Status Listed as active

Painim Wok Job Guide

Painim Wok has organised this vacancy so job seekers can quickly understand the role, employer, location, application deadline and application method. The advertised location is Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.

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Who should apply Candidates who meet the requirements stated in the employer's vacancy.
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How to assess this opportunity

Use the advertised details for Purchasing officer with PNG Air to decide whether the role matches your experience and goals. The vacancy text below remains the primary source for the employer's requirements; the points here are practical preparation advice from PainimWok, not additional employer requirements.

1. Check the requirements

Identify qualifications, experience, licences, skills and other criteria explicitly requested in the vacancy. Separate essential requirements from preferred ones where the employer makes that distinction.

2. Show relevant evidence

Make your CV easy to scan. Use concrete examples from employment, study, training, volunteering or projects to demonstrate the skills that match the advertised role. Do not claim experience you do not have.

3. Prepare the documents

Follow the listed instructions for a CV, cover letter, certificates, references or other requested documents. Use clear file names and open each attachment before sending it.

4. Confirm the application route

Check whether the employer asks you to apply through an online form, email address or recruitment portal. Make sure the application reaches the channel specified in the vacancy.

Important for PNG job seekers: never pay an individual to “secure” a job or interview. Be cautious with requests for money, passwords, PINs or banking details. If something seems suspicious, independently contact the organisation through contact details on its official website.

Employer-Provided Vacancy Details

The following vacancy information is supplied by the employer or original recruitment source.

PNG Air is the largest privately-owned airline company in Papua New Guinea boasting a fleet of ATR 72-600 / ATR 42-600 series aircrafts. PNG Air is one of the largest domestic airline operators in Papua New Guinea with extensive operations in the domestic network. PNG Air is now hiring for;

Purchasing officer

An opportunity has risen within the Engineering Division for an experienced Purchasing Officer. This position will functionally report to the Logistics Supervisor and operationally reports to the Technical Materials Manager.

The Purchasing Officer will be responsible for the following key duties;

  • Source & purchase aircraft parts & consumables ensuring that all appropriate signatures are attached
  • Liaise with freight forwarders & suppliers – this may involve after hours phone calls
  • Follow-up orders to ensure timely delivery
  • Ensure the parts are booked in & made available to engineers for aircraft fitment
  • Keep accurate records of all purchases
  • Prepare pre-payments where required
  • Other purchasing as required

For your application to be competitive, you will have relevant qualification with previous experience in a similar role including having the following key attributes;

  • 3-5 years office experience (preferably in aviation purchasing)
  • Computer Literate (MS Office)
  • Experience in IAS and CAMP systems
  • Good organisational abilities
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable
  • Good decision making abilities
  • Able to use a phone confidently & effectively
  • Good Microsoft office skills – especially Excel, Outlook and Word.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to meet deadlines

To apply, please send your application to: HR-Recruitment@pngair.com.pg

Late applications & applications submitted in hard copy will not be accepted.

Please submit application in one PDF file.

About PNG Air

At PNG Air, we are Papua New Guinea’s next-generation domestic airline. We’re proud of our role connecting people throughout our country. Through the many miles we fly, we want to be with you every step of the way.

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