SCM Advisor

Chevron; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron seeks a senior SCM leader in Barcelona to advise on contracting, procurement, and market strategies. You will drive AI-enabled transformation, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to align SCM with business priorities.

The role requires 6+ years in SCM, strong Excel/Power BI skills, and fluency in English and Spanish. You will partner with Legal, Finance, and Operations to optimize cost, risk, and value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, procurement, contracting, or analytics.
• Experience developing sourcing/contracting strategies and leading negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, and supplier governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise SCM and business leaders on supply chain and contracting strategies.
• Provide market intelligence and analytics to support decisions.
• Lead AI implementation across SCM, preferably with Copilot.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and insights for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Communication skills

English and Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Copilot AI tools

ERP systems

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through November 20th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Venezuela

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Partnership

• Advise SCM and business leaders on supply chain, contracting, procurement, and commercial strategies.
• Provide market intelligence, analytics, and commercial insights to support business decisions.
• Partner across functions and Joint Ventures to align SCM strategies with operational and business priorities.
• Represent SCM in cross-functional initiatives and leadership discussions.

Planning & Performance

• Lead the development and execution of the Annual Contracting & Procurement Plan (ACPP).
• Monitor spend, supplier performance, contract execution, business risks, and SCM performance.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate the annual SCM budget and monitor performance against plan.

Contracting & Commercial Excellence

• Develop and advise on sourcing and contracting strategies, supplier performance, and commercial negotiations.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on contracting processes and applicable company standards.
• Support contract management, renewals, change orders, supplier strategies, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost and value through market intelligence, benchmarking, analytics, and total-cost considerations.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure SCM activities comply with company policies, contracting standards, internal controls, and governance requirements.
• Guide SCM team members on processes, controls, and compliance.
• Support governance reviews, audits, supplier due diligence, risk management, and commercial assurance.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Internal Controls, HSE, Planning, and other functions to resolve SCM and business issues.

AI Implementation, Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead AI implementation across SCM, preferably with Microsoft Copilot, to enable solutions, take on tactical work, and simplify processes.
• Lead process simplification, standardization, automation, and digital improvement initiatives, using AI and Copilot to reduce manual and tactical effort.
• Leverage AI-enabled solutions, with Copilot as the preferred platform, to improve productivity and decision-making; enable Power BI, ERP systems, PowerApps, and analytics.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve data quality, and strengthen reporting and controls.
• Promote adoption of new technologies and SCM best practices.

Collaboration & Capability Development

• Build strong relationships across SCM, Operations, Joint Ventures, and supporting functions.
• Communicate complex commercial and supply chain matters effectively, including with leadership.
• Support training, knowledge sharing, onboarding, and SCM capability development.
• Lead projects and initiatives through collaboration and influence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, procurement, contracting, business analytics, or related functions.
• Experience developing sourcing and contracting strategies and supporting or leading commercial negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, supplier performance, governance, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; demonstrated expertise implementing and applying Copilot and other AI tools to enable solutions, take on tactical work, and simplify processes; familiarity with ERP and procurement platforms.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic business environment.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish .

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply chain or procurement certification, such as APICS or ISM.
• Experience leading AI impleme