Chevron
Total Number of Openings
1
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position
Category Specialist, Operations
through
January 27th
at
11:59 p.m.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Create and maintain category strategies, contract plans, demand management plans, TCO models, and market intelligence for assigned PSLs—aligning to operational plans, business performance targets, and technical requirements
Lead RFx events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), market analyses, bid evaluations, and award recommendations; negotiate commercial terms, rates, SLAs, and KPIs.
Draft, negotiate, and maintain Master Service Agreements (MSAs), call offs, work orders, and commercial terms for service providers. Partner with Operations to develop high-quality, technical scopes of work, service level terms, and performance metrics
Develop initiatives to reduce total cost of third‑party services and materials in partnership with internal, technical stakeholders
Manage end‑to‑end elements of assigned PSLs, including source‑to‑contract (pre‑award and post‑award) and source‑to‑pay (in collaboration with procurement and finance teams). Maintain contract records, rate sheets, and pricing catalogs in the company’s contract management system; ensure document control and audit readiness.
Monitor contract compliance, pricing accuracy, and adherence to service delivery requirements; escalate deviations and drive corrective actions.
Travel up to 30% of time depending on location of successful candidate
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a business, finance, or engineering discipline with 5+ years experience in Category Management, Contracting, or Strategic Sourcing within energy, oil & gas, or industrial services.
Hands‑on experience with RFx, commercial negotiations, and contract formulation and administration for services‑heavy categories (e.g., maintenance, operations, artificial lift, drilling, completions, well services, rentals, logistics).
Demonstrated analytical skills and proficiency with ERP and eProcurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Smart by GEP) and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); basic Power BI or similar dashboarding.
Demonstrated success in stakeholder management with field and HQ operations teams
Track record of delivering cost savings / TCO improvements, cycle‑time reduction, and supplier performance improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with HSE requirements, service quality metrics, and contractor management in operational settings.
Experience with Chevron’s source‑to‑pay system, Smart by GEP
Relocation Options Relocation
will not be
considered.
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.
U.S. Regulatory Notice Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.
Chevron participates in E‑Verify in certain locations as required by law.
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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position
Category Specialist, Operations
through
January 27th
at
11:59 p.m.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Create and maintain category strategies, contract plans, demand management plans, TCO models, and market intelligence for assigned PSLs—aligning to operational plans, business performance targets, and technical requirements
Lead RFx events (RFI/RFP/RFQ), market analyses, bid evaluations, and award recommendations; negotiate commercial terms, rates, SLAs, and KPIs.
Draft, negotiate, and maintain Master Service Agreements (MSAs), call offs, work orders, and commercial terms for service providers. Partner with Operations to develop high-quality, technical scopes of work, service level terms, and performance metrics
Develop initiatives to reduce total cost of third‑party services and materials in partnership with internal, technical stakeholders
Manage end‑to‑end elements of assigned PSLs, including source‑to‑contract (pre‑award and post‑award) and source‑to‑pay (in collaboration with procurement and finance teams). Maintain contract records, rate sheets, and pricing catalogs in the company’s contract management system; ensure document control and audit readiness.
Monitor contract compliance, pricing accuracy, and adherence to service delivery requirements; escalate deviations and drive corrective actions.
Travel up to 30% of time depending on location of successful candidate
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a business, finance, or engineering discipline with 5+ years experience in Category Management, Contracting, or Strategic Sourcing within energy, oil & gas, or industrial services.
Hands‑on experience with RFx, commercial negotiations, and contract formulation and administration for services‑heavy categories (e.g., maintenance, operations, artificial lift, drilling, completions, well services, rentals, logistics).
Demonstrated analytical skills and proficiency with ERP and eProcurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Smart by GEP) and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); basic Power BI or similar dashboarding.
Demonstrated success in stakeholder management with field and HQ operations teams
Track record of delivering cost savings / TCO improvements, cycle‑time reduction, and supplier performance improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with HSE requirements, service quality metrics, and contractor management in operational settings.
Experience with Chevron’s source‑to‑pay system, Smart by GEP
Relocation Options Relocation
will not be
considered.
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.
U.S. Regulatory Notice Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.
Chevron participates in E‑Verify in certain locations as required by law.
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