Contract Specialist

Chevron Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation in Singapore is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage end-to-end contracting across LNG, Master, and complex arrangements. You will partner with GBS and front-office teams to ensure accurate, compliant contracts and drive standardisation across the global delivery model. Strong negotiation support and risk awareness are essential for this fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration or a similar role.
• Awareness of financial, operational and legal risks in contracts.
• Ability to improve contracting processes and support standardisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, with a can-do attitude and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration across locations/time zones.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and administer a range of contracts from standard to complex arrangements.
• Collaborate with GBS colleagues and front office to ensure compliant and timely delivery.
• Support pre/post negotiation analysis of terms and risk exposures.
• Ensure contracts align with internal controls, risk frameworks and processes.
• Contribute to template improvements, standardisation and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate internal SME reviews and provide guidance on GTC, tender and negotiation matters.
• Work with Traders/Trading Analysts to resolve discrepancies and negotiate terms.

Skills

Contract administration

Contract practice

Risk awareness

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business and Administration and/or Supply Chain

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems

Endur

RightAngle

Job description

Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore

Full time

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Contract Specialist on Duo Tower, Singapore through November 06, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (SGT).

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The S&T Contracts team manage and sustain core business services to the Supply & Trading organization. Based in Houston, London and Singapore, the global Contracts group supports contract requirements for the Supply and Trading business.

The S&T Contracts team operates a global delivery model in close partnership with Global Business Services (“GBS”) in Buenos Aires and Manila. This role supports the end-to-end contract lifecycle across a broad portfolio of agreements, working alongside GBS colleagues to ensure consistent, accurate and well-controlled contract outcomes for the business.

The successful candidate will prepare, review and administer a range of commodity trading contracts, act as a point of contact on contract practices, provide guidance, quality review and escalation support, and contribute to standardisation and continuous improvement across the team.

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

• Timely and accurately prepare, review and administer a range of contracts and terms, from standard agreements through to more complex arrangements, including but not limited to:
• LNG contracts (MSPAs and Confirmation Notices)
• Master agreements with strategic or top customers
• Partner closely with GBS colleagues across the contract lifecycle, providing day-to-day guidance, quality review and escalation support to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant and delivered in line with agreed service expectations.
• Support stronger commercial outcomes by contributing to pre and post negotiation analysis of operational, financial and legal contract terms and exposures, helping give the front office clear visibility of risk reward dynamics
• Enable robust, fit for purpose contracting by partnering closely with the front office and internal stakeholders to align agreements with internal controls, risk frameworks and efficient processes and systems.
• Validate trade deal and General Terms and Conditions (GTC), incorporate trade economics, complex physical delivery clauses and legal terms.
• Coordinate internal SME reviews, provide contract, GTC, tender guidance and negotiation support to the trading organisation.
• Liaising with Traders/Trading Analysts to resolve trade discrepancies as required.
• Liaise with counterparts, state companies and partners and negotiate agreeable contract terms.
• Administer all contract work from initiation through to completion/execution.
• Support internal and industry-led contract simplification and standardisation, including identifying improvements to templates, processes and handoffs across the global delivery model.
• Contribute to automation initiatives that enhance efficiency through emerging automation and AI capabilities.
• Work in a fast-moving commercial environment with multiple stakeholders, agreeing priorities and workload in line with business needs and expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in contract administration, contract practice, legal or a related commercial or administrative role.
• Awareness of financial, operational and legal risks in contracts.
• Ability to improve processes and support standardisation.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Proactive – Can do attitude.
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with good planning and organizational skills.
• A team player with strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across locations and time zones, including with shared service and remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Law, Business and Administration and/or Supply Chain.
• Understanding of Oil and Gas contract structures and standard terms.
• Experience working within a shared services or offshore operating model.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear guidance.
• Familiarity with Supply & Trading and/or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of trading systems e.g.: Endur and/or RightAngle.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and transfer of title and risk.
• Experience in reviewing Tender documentation.
• Understanding of Oil Majors GTC and experience in reviewing counterparties’ GTC.
• Ability to work effectively and adapt quickly in a lean, fast-moving team.
• Experience with CLM systems or contract automation tools.
• Exposure to AI-enabled document review or workflow automation.
• Continuous improvement or process optimisation experience.

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.

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 / Affirmitive 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.