Strategic Global Buyer

Chevron; Barcelona; On-site; VES 52,863,000 - 74,890,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement, sourcing, and order management to ensure timely delivery at best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You will coordinate international cross-border procurement, apply master agreements, and use SAP/JDE and GEP SMART to streamline processes.

The role requires 4–5 years in SCM, a Bachelor’s in business or engineering, and strong English and Spanish; relocation may be considered for local operations in Venezuela.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM), procurement, materials management, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret procurement data and convert findings into actionable sourcing and contracting recommendations.
• Experience applying or administering master agreements for the acquisition of materials.
• Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers located outside the country and coordinate effectively across time zones, cultures, and logistics interfaces.
• Knowledge of RFQs, bid evaluations, purchase orders, supplier follow-up, expediting, and post-award administration.
• Proficiency with procurement and ERP tools such as GEP SMART, SAP, or JDE, as applicable.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory. Spanish proficiency is also required for the local business environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual procurement plans, aligning sourcing strategies with operational and business priorities.
• Select and apply the appropriate Terms and Conditions templates based on the scope, commercial model, and level of risk.
• Prepare and coordinate bid packages and RFQs, ensuring that technical and commercial requirements are clearly defined.
• Identify, assess, and recommend suppliers for materials and equipment based on capability, quality, cost, delivery schedule, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Procure standard, commercially available materials and issue purchase orders in accordance with negotiated and approved terms.
• Coordinate PO award and post-award administration, including quality assurance, expediting, change management, status reporting, transportation, logistics, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers based on order risk and delivery requirements; resolve deviations and help ensure delivery in accordance with agreed specifications and schedules.
• Manage international suppliers and coordinate cross-border procurement activities, including commercial communication, order follow-up, documentation, logistics interfaces, and delivery to required destination.
• Apply procurement processes and tools, including GEP SMART, and SAP/JDE, and administer service and material agreements, including International Master Agreements (IMAs), as applicable.
• Use agile ways of working to manage priorities, coordinate stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

SCM expertise

Procurement analytics

Vendor management

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

GEP SMART

SAP

JDE

Job description

Chevron is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement, sourcing, and order management to ensure timely delivery at best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You will coordinate international cross-border procurement, apply master agreements, and use SAP/JDE and GEP SMART to streamline processes.

The role requires 4–5 years in SCM, a Bachelor’s in business or engineering, and strong English and Spanish; relocation may be considered for local operations in Venezuela.