Strategic Procurement & Category Leader

CHEVRON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a capableProcurement/Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, category planning, and supplier management for refinery projects in Singapore.

The role requires aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, driving cost savings, and delivering value through disciplined category management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and regional stakeholders to optimize sourcing, manage risks, and ensure compliant procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Procurement/Supply Chain.
• 5-8 years' experience in Procurement/Category Management in Oil & Gas or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of category management, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and negotiation.
• Experience with total cost ownership (TCO) and Should Cost Modelling.
• Knowledge of refining/manufacturing commodities markets.
• Experience providing project procurement support for capital projects.
• Ability to identify new opportunities and drive change.
• Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.
• E-Procurement knowledge (SMART by GEP / SAP) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Change management

Communication and presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Procurement/Supply Chain

Tools

E-Procurement (SMART by GEP)

SAP

Job description

Chevron Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a capableProcurement/Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing, category planning, and supplier management for refinery projects in Singapore.

The role requires aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, driving cost savings, and delivering value through disciplined category management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and regional stakeholders to optimize sourcing, manage risks, and ensure compliant procurement