Position Announcement No.: PA-09-2024
Opening Date: July 3, 2024
Closing Date: July 17, 2024

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY

FSM Petroleum Corporation is a progressive state-owned enterprise that values diversity and inclusiveness and is committed to harnessing the local talent of Micronesians. We operate throughout Micronesia, with operations in Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Yap, Nauru and Guam. Our Guam and Nauru Facilities operate under Vital Energy, Inc.  The company employs some of the best people in the industry and has a mission to develop and train our people to be the best at what they do in the region.  We are currently seeking the right candidate for the position of:

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

The Procurement officer is part of the procurement team within Vital. They manage the procurement of all goods and services from specification of requirements through payment to suppliers. The procurement officer is expected to work closely with our internal buyers to clearly specify requirements. He/she will then manage the sourcing, ordering, and tracking of shipment.

Essential Job Requirements

  • Receive and process requisitions from internal buyers
  • Liaise with buyers to assist them to plan their procurement
  • Follows and comply Vitals Energy procurement manual , policies and procedure
  • Raise and issue POs to awarded/preferred suppliers
  • Obtain approvals for orders that exceed buyer authorizations.
  • Track all O/S shipments and know location of all orders at all times
  • Liaise with Store Coordinator and Store Controllers to schedule receipt and clearance of goods and services  (both local and O/S)
  • Ensure timely arrival of goods to customers
  • Ensure POs are closed and processed in a timely manner
  • Liaise with Suppliers and Buyers to resolve any delays in completion of orders
  • Assist with sourcing, appraisal, certification and rating of suppliers. 
  • Manage and maintain all relevant documentation relating to an order
  • Manage and maintain Preferred Supplier Agreements (PSAs) and any related letters of credit
  • Participate in process improvement activities.
  • Attend procurement team meetings and training events as required

Education and Experience

Essential

  • Diploma or Associate Degree in Procurement, Accounting, Finance or equivalent
  • Experience in procurement or supply operations.
  • On-the-job learner
  • Advanced MS Office Skills
  • Experience with MAS500 Purchasing Software
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally
  • A solid understanding of health, safety, security and environment

Desirable

  • Have knowledge in shipping terms, schedules and shipping requirements.
  • Experience in an administrative & high volume processing of request.
  • Strong Analytical Skills

Salary

We offer an excellent remuneration package, a structured career development program and an opportunity to work in a performance-oriented enterprise.

E-Mail CVs and applications to employment@fsmpc.com or hand-deliver/mail hard copies to our Corporate Office. The Employment Application can be downloaded from our website www.vitalenergy.fm/careers/ or can be picked up at our Corporate Office in Pohnpei and at any of our Terminals.

The FSM Petroleum Corporation and Vital Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.