Category Specialist

Chevron Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Category Specialist to join their Singapore team. This role involves developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, particularly in the Oil & Gas sector. Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills are vital, alongside a strategic mindset. The position offers a dynamic work environment with significant on-site collaboration at the Joint Venture Refinery.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in Procurement/Category Management.
• In-depth understanding of Category Management and strategic sourcing.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or related industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Joint Venture businesses.
• Lead cost management initiatives and oversee strategic sourcing.
• Manage supplier relationship to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Tools

E-Procurement knowledge (SMART by GEP / SAP)

Job description

Total Number of Openings

1

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Category Specialist - Joint Venture located in Duo Tower, Singapore through 05 Feb 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Singapore Time).

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The Category Specialist is a key member of the Asia Pacific and Middle East (APME) SCM team, supporting the Joint Venture Refineries Business. Reporting to the Regional Category Manager (JV Refineries), this role is responsible for developing and executing in-country category strategies, sourcing, negotiations, and commercial evaluations for the Singapore Joint Venture Refinery. The position requires regular interaction with SRC management and business stakeholders.

The Category Specialist will lead cost management initiatives, oversee strategic sourcing, conduct negotiations, and implement supplier relationship management approaches to enhance commercial and operational performance. The role also supports benchmarking activities to drive best-in-class results. Close collaboration with Joint Venture Refinery management, internal stakeholders, local Procurement teams, and external vendors is essential to deliver sustainable growth and ensure the application of category management principles to maximise value for Chevron.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills, able to work both collaboratively and independently. They should have a proven track record of managing multiple initiatives to completion, effectively communicating and influencing stakeholders and suppliers at all levels, and demonstrating professionalism, customer focus, and sound business judgement.

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

Procurement

• Identify new opportunities, develop business cases, and drive change.
• Plan, coordinate, and develop category and contracting plans.
• Conduct market assessments, cost modelling, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Provide strategic and business alignment direction to the Refinery Procurement team on category, sourcing, contracting strategies, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Partner with the business to develop procurement strategies that deliver sustainable cost savings, ensuring alignment with business objectives and consistent application of strategic sourcing principles.
• Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
• Collaborate with suppliers and technical stakeholders to introduce new ideas, processes, and technologies into the facilities.
• Understand the needs of Reliability, Operations, Maintenance, and Capital Projects stakeholders, translating them into supply base strategies that enhance cost effectiveness and resilience.

Advisory

• Provide functional guidance on procurement processes and controls to the Refinery Procurement Manager, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Support the rollout and implementation of procurement strategies, processes, standards, and guidelines.
• Act as a procurement advisor to the SRC Procurement Manager and team, providing category guidance and implementing global and regional initiatives at a local level.
• Engage regularly with SRC Refinery stakeholders to review project plans and drive service quality and supplier performance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on legal, risk, and tax matters.
• Coordinates with Chevron Global Category Managers to seek advise and explore synergies for strategic contracts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Procurement/Supply Chain Management.
• 5–8 years’ experience in Procurement/Category Management within Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or related industries. Experience in a plant environment (e.g., terminal, refinery) is an advantage.
• In-depth understanding of Category Management, including category planning, strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and strong negotiation skills.
• Experience with total cost ownership (TCO), Should Cost Modelling, and other category management techniques.
• Knowledge of refining/manufacturing commodities markets (e.g., maintenance, rotating equipment, catalysts & chemicals, projects).
• Experience providing project procurement support for capital projects.
• Ability to identify new opportunities, challenge the status quo, and drive change, including process improvements and simplification.
• Strong consensus-building, influencing, analytical, project management, change management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven team player with a strong drive for performance and results; consistent and reliable execution of work plans.
• Knowledge of refining process plants or similar manufacturing facilities is a plus.
• E-Procurement knowledge (SMART by GEP / SAP) is an advantage.

Work Location

The selected candidate will be based in Singapore, stationed at Chevron’s Singapore office in Duo Tower. This role will require frequent travel to the Singapore Joint Venture Refinery, with 50% to 80% of the time spent on-site, to provide essential support to the business.

Relocation Options

Relocation will not be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations

Selected candidate will work in Singapore under the local payroll system and benefits.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com .

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.