Category Specialist

The Category Specialist, Singapore reports to RCM. Responsible for the development and execution of in-country category strategies for Singapore Fuels, Lubes & Manufacturing business. Provides category management support to the in-country operations. The role establishes long and short-term category strategies in alignment with business needs, provides commercial guidance to business units and supports benchmarking activities to deliver leading performance. The Category Specialist will drive cost management initiatives, manage strategic sourcing efforts, lead negotiations and deliver supplier relationship management approaches to improve commercial and operational performance. The position works with business units to ensure category management principles, strategies, and processes are applied to maximize value to Chevron.

The Category Specialist is part of the International Procurement team supporting the Fuels, Lubricants and Manufacturing Business for the International Businesses. This role reports to the Category Manager and is responsible for the development and execution of in-country category strategies for Singapore. Provides category management support to the in-country operations. The role establishes long and short-term category strategies in alignment with business needs, provides commercial guidance to business units and supports benchmarking activities to deliver leading performance. The Category Specialist will drive cost management initiatives, manage strategic sourcing efforts, lead negotiations and deliver supplier relationship management approaches to improve commercial and operational performance. The position works with business units to ensure category management principles, strategies, and processes are applied to maximize value to Chevron.

**Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to**:

- Manage a portfolio of assigned categories, which includes:

- Category analysis - conducts supply market analysis and market benchmarking.
- Develop annual contracting plan to align with business plan objectives.
- Develop procurement strategies to execute sustainable cost savings for the business.
- Sourcing and negotiation - utilizes strategic sourcing process and techniques to ensure competitive advantage and leads negotiations.
- Ongoing supplier and contract management - develops supplier relationships to ensure that cost reduction and value creation are ongoing activities.
- Provides functional guidance to the business stakeholders and drives P2P compliance.
- Executing end-to-end procurement process in alignment and compliant with the company policies and procedures
- Acts as a procurement advisor providing category guidance and implementation of global/regional initiatives at a local level.
- Provide advice and consultation to business stakeholders on procurement and contract management policies.
- Support Regional Category Managers in driving cost management opportunities and special projects for the business
- Work collaboratively as a business partner to explore and implement any cost savings and/or efficiency management opportunities.
- Leverage technologies or data analytical platforms to enhance procurement performance and process efficiency.
- Drive synergy and enterprise sourcing initiatives.

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain or related fields.
- At least 2 years of Procurement experience. Procurement experience in a plant environment (i.e. terminal, refinery, etc.) would be a plus
- Have an strong understanding of category management, with experience in category planning, contract management, supplier management and possess strong negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Good team player and strong drive for performance and results
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
- E-Procurement knowledge - GEP / SAP capability is a plus.

**Relocation Options**:
Relocation will not be considered within Chevron parameters.

**International Considerations**:
Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.