Procurement Specialist

Chevron Corporation; Buenos Aires; Presencial; ARS 63.534.000 - 98.327.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chevron Corporation in Buenos Aires is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the Supply Chain Management team. The role focuses on sourcing and purchasing MRO materials and plant services for Capital Projects and Operations, with responsibilities spanning RFQ events, bid evaluations and PO execution.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business and at least 2 years of related experience, with fluency in Spanish and English.

Formación

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and English.
• Knowledgeable in contracting, procurement processes, eSourcing, and eProcurement is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage sourcing and purchasing of MRO materials, equipment and plant services for Capital Projects and Plant Operations.
• Conduct sourcing events using RFQ, sealed bids, and other techniques; perform bid evaluations and vendor meetings.
• Lead supplier qualification processes and maintain Approved Vendor List; negotiate terms.
• Monitor order expediting and coordinate planning with field material coordinators or expeditors.
• Drive global/regional initiatives and collaborate across functions to meet procurement goals.
• Perform local and overseas sourcing; develop annual contracting plans.

Conocimientos

Spanish language proficiency

English language proficiency

Educación

Engineering/Supply Chain/Business degree

Herramientas

ARIBA

SAP

S/4 Hana

Ketera

GEP

Descripción del empleo

The Chevron Business Support Center located in Buenos Aires (Puerto Madero), Argentina, is accepting applications for the position of Procurement Specialist.Successful candidates will join Supply Chain Management in the Buenos Aires Shared Services Center, which is part of a successful multifunction service center with a workforce of more than 1000 employees that delivers business services and solutions across the globe since 2006.Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:Manages sourcing and purchasing of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operation) Materials, equipment and Plant services for Capital Projects and Plant OperationsConducts sourcing events using RFQ, Sealed bids and other latest techniques for materials and services. Performs commercial evaluation of the bids and facilitates bid clarification meetings with stakeholders. Finalizes the selection and follows through with Purchase Order (PO) executionProactively engages stakeholders in identifying, selecting and approving new material suppliers. Leads the Supplier Qualification (SQ) processes and maintains Approved Vendor ListDemonstrates proficiency in MRO materials and equipment sourcing to drive decisions and optimizes costs of purchasesResponsible for Order expediting process with vendors. Coordinates planning and scheduling with field material coordinators or jobsite project expeditors to establish prioritiesDrives implementation of global/regional initiatives and processes. Collaborates and communicates effectively across different functions and regions to realize procurement goals and objectivesResponsible for both local and overseas sourcing of materials and servicesDevelops annual contracting plan for management endorsementFollows up with suppliers for any delivery discrepancies, claims and work with Finance to resolve invoice discrepanciesPeriodically reviews Procurement systems and procedures for its effectiveness and relevancyNegotiate with suppliers and contractors for the best possible terms and conditionsPerforms commodity studies and market trend to help users with their cost estimate and budgeting purposesGenerates and reviews weekly, monthly Purchasing reports. Develops “Source to Pay (S2P)” metrics to track process effectiveness, efficiency and costsTracks safety, efficiency, reliability, and total cost performance of the suppliersApplies working knowledge of Strategic Sourcing process to medium size sourcing eventsRequired Qualifications:Degree or Diploma in (Engineering/ Supply Chain or Business)Knowledgeable experience in MRO Materials and Plant services sourcing, warehouse & inventory management or supply chain operations. At least 2 years is a plus.Candidate must be capable to communicate (read, write and speak) in Spanish and English language.Knowledgeable in Contracting and Procurement Process, eSourcing, contract administration, and eProcurement would be an advantageExcellent planning, analytical, people and communication skills are essential to the jobExpertise in advanced data analytics using Power BI and MS Access / Excel will be a plusPreferred Qualifications:Knowledgeable with tools such as ARIBA, SAP, S/4 Hana, Ketera and GEP would be an advantage.Relocation Options:Relocation will not be considered.International Considerations:Expatriate assignments will not be considered.Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.