Category Specialist, Subsea Equipment

Chevron • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Category Specialist, Subsea Equipment through April 15th, 2026 11:59 PM. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Centralized Category ownership - Foster the full cycle Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy development and execution for Subsea Equipment covers Capital Project Subsea Equipment and Base Business Subsea Life of Field / Aftermarket services. Balance and execute the enterprise strategies with base business and project goals to optimize overall value / achievement of competitive performance for Subsea Equipment and Base Business Subsea Life of Field / Aftermarket services. Build strong collaborative relationships across functions, assets, and key suppliers. Develop and execute joint strategic roadmaps with these functions and key suppliers as One Team to drive performance, innovation, and competitive outcomes. Establish and maintain commercial terms, rates, compensation methods, best practices, and market intelligence to ensure top quartile cost, schedule, reliability, and predictability. Strategic thinking and business acumen- able to keep the “big picture” in mind while making decisions that are often long term in nature. Always aware of critical value drivers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of offshore/subsea/deepwater energy related experience
• 5+ years of supplier performance management experience
• Masters degree of Business Administration or Engineering
• Ability to understand, develop, and implement global portfolio strategies
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related area

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree of Business Administration or Engineering
• Experience in developing, negotiating, and managing large, complex contracts
• Ability to effectively communicate at varying organizational levels both internally and externally
• Excels in demanding situations, consistently demonstrating composure and adaptability under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Centralized Category ownership - Foster the full cycle Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy development and execution for Subsea Equipment covers Capital Project Subsea Equipment and Base Business Subsea Life of Field / Aftermarket services.
• Balance and execute the enterprise strategies with base business and project goals to optimize overall value / achievement of competitive performance for Subsea Equipment and Base Business Subsea Life of Field / Aftermarket services.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across functions, assets, and key suppliers.
• Develop and execute joint strategic roadmaps with these functions and key suppliers as One Team to drive performance, innovation, and competitive outcomes.
• Establish and maintain commercial terms, rates, compensation methods, best practices, and market intelligence to ensure top quartile cost, schedule, reliability, and predictability.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen- able to keep the “big picture” in mind while making decisions that are often long term in nature.
• Always aware of critical value drivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees