Category Specialist, Maintenance

CHEVRON ORONITE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational oil and gas company seeks a Maintenance Category Specialist in Singapore to drive category strategies and sourcing initiatives. This role involves conducting supply market analysis, developing procurement strategies, and managing supplier performance. Candidates should have at least 5 years experience in procurement and a related Bachelor’s degree. Strong negotiation and communication skills are required. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for cost management and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement/Category Management.
• Maintenance Category Management experience in a plant environment is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supply market analysis and benchmarking.
• Develop annual category and contracting plans.
• Execute end-to-end procurement process in compliance with company policies.

Skills

Category Management

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields

Tools

SMART by GEP

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID: R000068189

Job Location: Singapore – Jurong Island

The Maintenance Category Specialist is part of the International SCM team supporting the Manufacturing Business. This role reports to the Regional SCM Manager for Manufacturing and is responsible for the development and execution of in‑country Maintenance category strategies, sourcing, negotiations, and commercial evaluations for Chevron Oronite Pte Ltd. The role will be based in Chevron Oronite plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.

The Maintenance Category Specialist will establish long‑ and short‑term category strategies in alignment with business needs, provide commercial guidance to business units, and support benchmarking activities to deliver leading performance. The role will drive cost management initiatives, manage strategic sourcing efforts, lead negotiations, and deliver supplier relationship management approaches to improve commercial and operational performance.

To be successful, the role requires close collaboration and positive relationship building with management, business stakeholders, global/regional/local SCM team and external vendors to deliver commercial value in support of Chevron’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Category analysis – conduct supply market analysis and market benchmarking.

• Develop annual category and contracting plans aligned with business plan objectives.

• Develop procurement strategies to execute sustainable cost savings.

• Utilize strategic sourcing process and techniques to ensure competitive advantage and lead negotiations applying appropriate strategies and tactics.

• Develop and implement contracts with integration of key suppliers, develop transition plans, and oversee implementation of new contracts with business experts.

• Monitor supplier performance and develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.

• Maintain ongoing supplier and contract management to ensure continuous cost reduction, value creation, and innovation.

• Provide functional guidance to business stakeholders and drive P2P compliance.

• Execute end‑to‑end procurement process in alignment and compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Act as a procurement advisor providing category guidance and implementing global/regional initiatives at the local level.

• Advise and consult business stakeholders on procurement and contract management policies.

• Support Regional SCM Managers in driving cost management opportunities and special projects.

• Collaborate as a business partner to explore and implement cost savings and efficiency management opportunities.

• Communicate plans and progress with stakeholders and leaders to align and influence adoption of cost reduction strategies.

• 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, Procurement/Supply Chain Management related fields.

• At least 5 years’ experience in Procurement/Category Management in the Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Chemical industries, or other related businesses.

• Maintenance Category Management and Procurement experience in a plant environment (e.g., terminal, refinery) is a plus.

• In‑depth understanding of Category Management, experience in category planning, contract management, supplier management and strong negotiation skills.

• Experience in developing/applying total cost ownership (TCO), should‑cost modeling and other category management techniques in strategic sourcing.

• Knowledge of commercial and financial analysis associated with procurement activities.

• Ability to identify new opportunities, challenge the status quo and drive change.

• Strong analytical, project management, change management, influence, communication and presentation skills.

• Good team player with strong drive for performance and results; demonstrated record of consistent and reliable execution of work plans.

• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

• E‑Procurement knowledge – SMART by GEP / SAP capability is a plus.

Selected candidate will be based in Chevron Oronite plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.