Category Specialist, MRO

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Category Specialist, MRO through April 8th at 11:59 p.m. Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Define, lead and execute strategies in the MRO Category for North America Downstream, Midstream and Chemicals (DM&C).
• Manage spend based on market analysis, benchmarking data and demand forecasting. Responsible for category planning, strategic sourcing/negotiations, managing supplier performance and implementation, identifying process improvements with suppliers to deliver commercial value.
• This position drives supplier rationalization, standardization efforts, and inventory levels to improve availability while reducing obsolescence and total cost of ownership.
• Demonstrated ability in developing contracting and category strategies with input from internal customers & suppliers to develop category initiatives aligned with business objectives, proven delivery of results
• Track record of managing complex PSCM initiatives that cross multiple business units and operating companies
• Track record in supplier relationship management, supplier performance management, and internal stakeholder management.
• Strategic Thinking and Ability to Work Independently: Demonstrated ability to review large amounts of information, analyze the information for meaningful information and generate appropriate conclusions and strategies from the information.
• Proactively build and nurture positive relationships, both internally and externally.
• Leads end-to-end commercial negotiations from sourcing strategy through contract execution and implementation.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or category management, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in procurement software GEP and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Relocation Options: Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position