Procurement Specialist

Chevron Corp.; Barcelona; Hybrid; VES 10,508,000 - 15,762,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Global Technology Services (CGLOBTECH), located in Barcelona, Edo. Anzoátegui, Venezuela, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing, purchasing, and order management to ensure timely delivery at the best total cost of ownership.

The role also coordinates transportation and promotes standardization and compliance. This position supports the Category team with analysis, annual contracting plans, and cost improvement targets.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related field degree.
• Must be proficient in English: written and interpersonal communication.
• Teamwork and customer service focus (capacity to respond to multiple end users).
• Experience with any SCM ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Carry out RPX (request proposal/quotation/information) for a particular material.
• Issue PO according to internal clients’ requirements.
• Properly manage stock material requests to avoid stockouts.
• Develop negotiation strategies and synergies opportunities.
• Ensure right materials arrive on time.
• Track PO to ensure on-time delivery (OTD).
• Coordinate inspections when required.
• Develop BPA with strategic contractors.
• Achieve savings through successful negotiations.
• Develop annual Category Contracting Plan and cost improvement targets; identify opportunities with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Monitor cost savings regularly.
• Maintain stakeholder communication via meetings, visits, and monthly reports.
• Identify and drive toward common policies to reduce cost and support tech improvements.
• Compliance: obtain supplier information for due diligence; provide STARS guidance.
• Maintain records and assist audits.

Skills

Procurement

English proficiency

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Teams

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Chevron Global Technology Services (CGLOBTECH), located in Barcelona, Edo. Anzoátegui, Venezuela, is accepting online applications for the position of Procurement Specialist within the Midstream and Downstream Category through October 14th at 11:59 PM

The position manages the procurement process which includes vendor selection (sourcing), purchasing, order management (tracking and expediting) that results in timely delivery of equipment and materials at the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Coordinates transportation and logistics of goods. Promotes process standardization, compliance, and maximized use of Chevron’s preferred suppliers. This position supports materials procurement through development, improvement, and implementation of procurement practices.

This position will also provide Business Analyst support to the Category team. Areas of support include Pre award contract process (PAC) and Post award contract process (PACM). Must be capable of handling a diverse workload and multiple tasks with accuracy under minimal supervision. Responsible for conducting various forms of analysis - including spend, market, business, financial and supplier analysis. Develops or assists in the development of Annual Contracting and Procurement Plan (ACPP) documents, business cases, and other presentations with emphasis on clear and professional presentation and interpretation of data gathered. Supports SCM team through benchmarking, cost management, alternative sourcing, and supply chain management research.

Responsibilities:

• Carrie out RPX (request proposal/quotation/information) for a particular material.
• Issue PO according to internal clients’ requirements.
• Properly manage stock material request by ensuring no stock out.
• Develop negation strategies and synergies opportunists.
• Assure the right materials arrive on time.
• Track for PO to accomplish on time delivery (OTD)
• Coordinate inspections when required.
• Develop BPA (blanket purchase agreements) with strategic contractors.
• Achieve saving thru successful negotiations.
• Develops annual Category Contracting Plan and annual cost improvement targets; identifies opportunities through jointly meetings with stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Monitors cost savings on regular basis.
• Ensure Stakeholders communication by regular contact meetings, visits and formal reports on a monthly basis.
• Identify and drive toward common policies and best practices to achieve simplicity,lower cost to serve,and support the implementation of technology improvements
• Compliance: Support obtaining information from suppliers for due diligence: HES / compliance / Information Protection and finance capabilities. Provides STARS process guidance and support.
• Maintain records of Partner, and CRC approvals. Periodically checks the files kept by the Information Centers and assists in any audits for compliance.
• Leverages productivity tools like MS Teams, Power Apps, Power BI to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering or related field Degree
• Must be proficient in English. Written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Teamwork and customer service focus (Capacity to provide timely response to several end users).
• Experience with any SCM ERP system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in procurement of materials and equipment.
• SCM Knowledge- Experienced with supply chain practices.
• Unit price analysis / Cost management
• Analytic and Proficient in digital tools (Microsoft software, Power Bi, Power app)

Relocation Options:

Relocation will be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.