Job Description

Senior Procurement Supervisor | APSP

• Commencement: November 2026
• Long term role, based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Open to PNG Citizens

About the Program

Abt PNG Management Services is a shared services platform supporting six programs based in PNG.

The six programs include:

• Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP)
• Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP)
• PNG-Australia Transition to Health (PATH)
• PNG Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE)
• PNG Women’s Lead (PNGWL)
• PNG Secondary Education Program (PSEP)

The Abt PNG Management Services departments support the delivery of the above mentioned Abt Programs through corporate services functions across seven teams including Finance and Travel, People and Culture, Procurement, Grants Management, Legal and Contracts, ICT, Facilities and Logistics and Safety and Security.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Procurement Supervisor's role is responsible for the management and operational delivery of all aspects of day-to-day minor procurement across the PNG programs. The role sits in the Procurement team and reports to the Senior Grants and Procurement Manager. While it primarily focuses on managing minor procurement, it supports any other procurement activities as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all minor procurement activities in accordance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and the company’s Procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure tickets logged in the Procurement ticketing system are reviewed and assigned to the minor procurement team regularly, and managed efficiently and updated in a timely manner, to meet procurement KPIs. Provide processing support as required to ensure urgent requests and/or KPIs are met
• Manage the minor procurement team including:
• reviewing work to ensure accuracy and completeness,
• resolving issues with internal program/operation counterparts
• holding regular team meetings and
• providing on-the-job training as required.
• Monitor and track:
• open purchase orders monthly, and ensure supplier invoices are billed in a timely manner for payment, using Netsuite, and
• monthly recurring operational costs as relevant, such as internet services and office rentals
• Processing times for minor procurement
• Communicate with requestors where timing of procurements might be negatively impacted
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with Procurement team colleagues, operations counterparts, program staff, and senior management.
• Provide support to major procurement colleagues and procurements as requested.
• Lead in the continuous improvement of customer service and quality services across the programs.

Other duties as required by the Senior Grants and Procurement Manager

Key working relationships

• Reports to Senior Grants and Procurement Manager
• Procurement Team
• Finance Managers and Finance team
• Program Operations Leads
• Program Staff

About You

For applications to be considered, a response to the key selection criteria below must be provided.

• Demonstrated experience in general procurement and a strong focus and understanding on achieving value for money
• Strong knowledge of procurement procedure and compliance requirements and online procurement and finance tools and platforms
• Excellent team management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, coordination and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a shared services team

How to Apply

• Please ensure to address the Key Selection Criteria (About You) in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.
• Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only. Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.
• The successful applicant will be engaged through an employment agreement determined by Abt.

We welcome and thank all applications; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 9 October 2026 (Midday, local time) #LI-AUSBRIT

Abt Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to upholding high standards of Child Protection, Anti-bribery and Fraud Protection.

We encourage applications from experienced and capable women, and people with disabilities

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.