Category Specialist, Maintenance - DMC Singapore

Chevron; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas firm is seeking a Category Specialist – Maintenance in Singapore to develop and execute category strategies for procurement. This role involves sourcing, negotiations, and managing supplier relationships to enhance commercial and operational performance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Engineering or related fields, alongside 5+ years of experience in category management, with strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position will be based at the Chevron Oronite plant, offering opportunities to drive cost savings and build key supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Procurement/Category Management in relevant industries.
• Experience in developing total cost ownership and category management techniques.
• Strong analytical, project management, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supply market analysis and benchmarking.
• Develop procurement strategies for cost savings.
• Implement contracts and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Category analysis

Negotiation strategies

Supplier performance monitoring

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Tools

SMART by GEP / SAP

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Category Specialist – Maintenance on Jurong Island, Singapore through 21 January 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (SGT).

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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. This 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. This 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, this role will require 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.

The ideal candidate thinks strategically, exhibits strong interpersonal skills and is collaborative but also works with significant autonomy; a strong individual who can drive category strategies and has proven track record of managing multiple initiatives and driving them to completion to meet business objectives; communicates effectively and has strong ability to influence business stakeholders and suppliers at all levels and a high level of professionalism, customer focus and business judgment.

Responsibilities

Position may include but are not limited to:

• Category analysis – conducts supply market analysis and market benchmarking.
• Develop annual category and contracting plans that are aligned 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 by applying appropriate negotiation strategies and tactics.
• Develop and implement contracts with integration of key suppliers – develop transition plans and oversees implementation of new contracts in conjunction with relevant business experts.
• Supplier performance monitoring. Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
• Ongoing supplier and contract management – develops supplier relationships to ensure that cost reduction, value creation, and innovation 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 SCM 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.
• Regularly communicates plans and progress with stakeholders and leaders to ensure alignment and influence the broad 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 with the Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Chemical industries, or other related Businesses.
• Maintenance Category Management and Procurement experience in a plant environment (i.e., terminal, refinery, etc.) will be a plus.
• Have an in-depth understanding of Category Management, with experience in category planning, contract management, supplier management and possess strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in developing / applying total cost ownership (TCO), should‑cost modeling and other category management techniques in strategic sourcing.
• Knowledge in commercial and financial analysis associated with procurement activities.
• Demonstrates ability to identify new opportunities, challenge the "status quo" and drive change.
• Possesses strong analytical, project management, change management, influence, communication and presentation skills.
• Good team player and 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.

Work Location

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

Relocation Options

Relocation will not be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations

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