Category Specialist, Wells

Chevron • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Works with business partners to define procurement strategies for given categories of spend based on market analysis and demand forecasting. Develops category plans, strategic sourcing of goods and services, manages supplier performance, and facilitates joint process improvements with suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). Category Management is a strategic approach to procurement, where the oversight of Chevron's spend is segmented into areas of similar/related products and services (categories). Supports medium sized clients/customers and makes significant contributions to more complex projects under periodic supervision. General knowledge of the work function and Chevron’s practices. Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Category Specialist, Wells through July 07, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Support Shale & Tight wells spend categories. Responsible for conducting various forms of analysis for Supply Chain Management team including spend, business, financial, supplier and market analysis. Develops or assists in the development of category plan documents, business cases, and other presentations with emphasis on clear presentation and interpretation of data gathered.

Requirements

• 5+ years of supplier performance management experience
• 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, Supply Chain Management 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

• Develops category plans, strategic sourcing of goods and services, manages supplier performance, and facilitates joint process improvements with suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO).
• 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.
• Works with business partners to define procurement strategies for given categories of spend based on market analysis and demand forecasting.
• Supports medium sized clients/customers and makes significant contributions to more complex projects under periodic supervision.

Benefits

• Relocation is not offered for this role.
• Only local candidates will be considered.
• International Considerations: Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
• Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Category Specialist, Wells through July 07, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
• Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
• Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level