Procurement Specialist

Chevron Corporation; Barcelona; On-site; VES 35,907,000 - 62,837,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation in Venezuela is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead materials sourcing, bidding, negotiations, and contracts within its global SCM framework. You will manage land, sea, and air logistics, align with internal customers, and drive total cost of ownership improvements.

The role requires a two-year degree in technical or administration fields and strong English communication. Relocation options may be considered, with relocation flexibility for international assignments not

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in technical (Oil & Gas, Logistics or Engineering) or administration areas.
• Must be proficient in English; written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience with any Supply Chain Management ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes materials requisitions to determine sourcing strategies and conduct supplier selections.
• Works with user departments to plan needs, organize deliveries, and meet dates.
• Performs purchases using procurement systems to satisfy base operations requirements.
• Maintains BPA usage records and analyzes spend with Category Managers for new BPAs.
• Negotiates and settles contractual disputes; supports contracting and procurement planning.

Skills

Procurement

English proficiency

Supply chain management

Education

Two-year degree in technical or administration

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Barcelona, Anzoategui, Venezuela

Full time

R000074896

Total Number of Openings

1

Are you passionate about strategic supply chain management and eager to advance your career in a leading global company? At Chevron, we offer the chance to join a multicultural and dynamic team where professional development and innovation in supply chain processes are fundamental pillars. You will work in a collaborative environment that encourages growth, creativity, and recognition of your expertise in supply chain management, with access to genuine opportunities for advancement within the field.

The Procurement Specialist is a key part of Chevron’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) team, handling procurement of materials, equipment, and services. This role oversees purchase orders, bidding, negotiations, and contracts, ensuring compliance with company procedures. The Buyer also manages logistics for material and equipment movement by land, sea, and air, develops strategies to balance reliability and supply, and maintains communication with internal customers and external suppliers. Responsibilities include operating logistical facilities and supporting projects for medium-sized clients, requiring general knowledge of Chevron’s practices.

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

• Analyzes “materials requisitions” to determine sourcing strategies, conducts supplier selections through bid processes or direct negotiations following Chevron Global technology Services (GLOBETEC) and corporate guidelines, ensures correctness of price, delivery time, and technical specifications to obtain best overall “total cost of ownership”.
• Work closely with user departments to ensure material needs are clearly planned, organized and delivery dates are met. Develops cohesive working relationships with co-workers and external customers to facilitate the accomplishment of the required tasks.
• Perform purchases of materials using procurement systems in order to satisfy the requirements associated with the base business operations. Support the customers with compliance task within the procurement activity.
• Maintains revisions about the use of Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), ensure that materials requirements are carefully planned and closely monitored. Analyzes spend to work with Category Managers to develop new BPA’s where appropriate. Ensures objectives of customer groups are clear and understood by these suppliers and the day-to-day material support for the operations is well managed.
• Perform negotiations and settlement of contractual disputes. Seek advice on contractual interpretation with counsel from management and Legal. Support the creation of the annual contracting and procurement plan.
• Ensure that a validated database of purchase orders is maintained. The database shall also maintain records of amendments. Ensure that a reliable document retention and retrieval system is in place.

Required Qualifications

• At least a two-year degree in technical (Oil & Gas, Logistics or Engineering) or administration areas.
• Must be proficient in English. Written and interpersonal communication skills. Teamwork and customer service focus (capacity to provide response to several end users).
• Experience with any Supply Chain Management ERP system.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement of materials.
• Supply Chain Management knowledge-experience.
• Unit price analysis / Cost management
• Analytic and proficient in digital tools (Microsoft software, Power Bi, power apps)

Relocation Options:

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

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 / Affi­... 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.