Category Specialist/Manager
Requisition ID: R000073066 Job Location: Singapore - Duo Tower
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Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Procurement
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, ensuring alignment with business objectives and consistent application of strategic sourcing principles.
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, translating them into supply base strategies that enhance cost effectiveness and resilience.
Advisory
Provide functional guidance on procurement processes and controls to the Refinery Procurement Manager, identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
Support the rollout and implementation of procurement strategies, processes, standards, and guidelines.
Act as a procurement advisor to the SRC Procurement Manager and team, providing category guidance and implementing global and regional initiatives at a local level.
Engage regularly with SRC Refinery stakeholders to review project plans and drive service quality and supplier performance.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders on legal, risk, and tax matters.
Coordinates with Chevron Global Category Managers to seek advise and explore synergies for strategic contracts
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Procurement/Supply Chain Management.
5–8 years’ experience in Procurement/Category Management within Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or related industries. Experience in a plant environment (e.g., terminal, refinery) is an advantage.
In-depth understanding of Category Management, including category planning, strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and strong negotiation skills.
Experience with total cost ownership (TCO), Should Cost Modelling, and other category management techniques.
Knowledge of refining/manufacturing commodities markets (e.g., maintenance, rotating equipment, catalysts & chemicals, projects).
Experience providing project procurement support for capital projects.
Ability to identify new opportunities, challenge the status quo, and drive change, including process improvements and simplification.
Strong consensus-building, influencing, analytical, project management, change management, communication, and presentation skills.
Proven team player with a strong drive for performance and results; consistent and reliable execution of work plans.
Knowledge of refining process plants or similar manufacturing facilities is a plus.
E-Procurement knowledge (SMART by GEP / SAP) is an advantage.