Category Specialist, Logistics

Chevron Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corp. is seeking a Category Specialist, Logistics to develop and execute category strategies for shale and tight transportation and logistics services.

The role leads end-to-end commercial activities from market analysis to supplier management to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective logistics solutions. Responsibilities include leading strategic sourcing events, negotiating contracts, establishing KPI governance, and partnering with internal stakeholders for value creation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, procurement, category management, or related discipline.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and supplier negotiations.
• Experience managing transportation or logistics contracts and rate structures.
• Experience with supplier performance via KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Strong communication with field personnel, suppliers, cross-functional teams, and leadership.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end category management and strategic sourcing for logistics and transportation services.
• Develop category strategies and plans aligned with priorities and total cost of ownership.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to translate demand into strategies.
• Develop commercial models and rate structures to improve cost competitiveness.
• Establish supplier performance governance with KPIs and corrective action plans.
• Apply market intelligence to improve capacity planning and network efficiency.
• Negotiate and administer supplier agreements ensuring clear scopes and terms.
• Use digital tools to analyze performance and support data-driven decisions.
• Support safe transportation execution and comply with DOT and Chevron requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

DOT compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SMART by GEP

Power BI

IronSight by Kabal

Transportation management system

Microsoft 365

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Category Specialist, Logistics through October 29th until 11.59pm Central time.

The Logistics Category Specialist is responsible for developing and executing category strategies, strategic sourcing initiatives, and supplier performance programs for Shale & Tight transportation and logistics services. This role leads end-to-end commercial activities, including market analysis, sourcing events, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective logistics solutions. The position partners closely with suppliers, Logistics Operations, Base Business, Wells, Facilities & Execution to drive value creation, improve supply assurance, optimize transportation costs, and support operational excellence.

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

• Lead end-to-end category management and strategic sourcing activities for logistics and transportation services, including market analysis, benchmarking, demand planning, RFx development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract award, implementation, and ongoing contract administration.
• Develop and execute category strategies and category plans aligned with business priorities, operational requirements, long-term supply continuity, and total cost of ownership objectives.
• Build collaborative relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to translate operational demand into commercial strategies and deliver value creation.
• Develop commercial models, rate structures, catalogs, and other compensation strategies that improve cost competitiveness and mitigate market volatility.
• Establish supplier performance governance using KPIs, scorecards, and corrective action plans to improve safety, reliability, cost performance, and operational excellence.
• Apply transportation market intelligence and Upstream logistics knowledge to improve capacity planning, network efficiency, and supply continuity.
• Negotiate and administer supplier agreements, ensuring clear scopes, competitive terms, and contract compliance through SMART by GEP or similar procurement platforms.
• Use digital tools to analyze performance, identify trends, communicate insights, and support data-driven decisions.
• Support operational excellence and safe transportation execution in accordance with applicable DOT and company requirements.

Relocation Options:

Relocation won't be considered within Chevron parameters.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered. Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

External Considerations:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, procurement, category management, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, awards, and implementation.
• Experience developing, negotiating, administering, and managing transportation or logistics contracts and commercial rate structures.
• Experience managing supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, and structured improvement plans.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and communicate with field personnel, suppliers, cross-functional teams, and leadership.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of logistics, transportation, supply chain, or category management experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Upstream operating experience supporting drilling, completions, well lifecycle management, production, facilities, construction, or related field activities.
• Experience managing large transportation portfolios, carrier networks, and logistics execution across the Permian Basin, Texas, and New Mexico.
• Demonstrated delivery of cost savings, network optimization, supplier rationalization, fuel surcharge programs, or other commercial value initiatives.
• Working knowledge of DOT compliance, transportation safety requirements, carrier management, and operational risk mitigation.
• Experience with SMART by GEP, Power BI, IronSight by Kabal, transportation management systems, and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to remain composed, adaptable, and solutions-focused when managing operational escalations and competing business demands.