Category Specialist, Petro Tech
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Category Manager Petro Tech through April 15th 2026 11:59 PM.
The Category Specialist supports digital platform portfolios by executing sourcing and contracting strategies managing supplier relationships and driving commercial discipline across technology suppliers. This role partners closely with business and technology leaders to deliver value manage risk and ensure effective supplier performance. The Category Specialist may also support special initiatives across digital platforms as business needs evolve.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Execute category and sourcing strategies for digital platform suppliers including contract management supplier selection and commercial support
Support supplier performance management by tracking KPIs monitoring delivery and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Lead negotiations RFPs and supplier onboarding activities to optimize commercial value and manage risk
Ensure contracts and supplier engagements align with applicable regulatory compliance cybersecurity and privacy requirements
Partner with business and project teams to support successful delivery of initiatives and timelines
Develop reports and present datadriven insights to support category decisions and special projects
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering Information Systems or a related field
7 years of experience in procurement category management sourcing or supplier management preferably supporting technologyenabled or complex service portfolios
Demonstrated experience leading competitive sourcing events commercial negotiations and supplier evaluations
Working knowledge of contract lifecycle management including MSAs SOWs amendments and supplier onboarding
Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to evaluate cost models benchmark suppliers and support datadriven decisions
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a matrixed fastpaced environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills with experience engaging crossfunctional stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting technology digital platforms data & analytics enterprise AI or engineering software categories
Familiarity with technology services contracts SaaS/commercial licensing models and unitbased or consumption pricing
Exposure to application rationalization supplier consolidation or portfolio optimization initiatives
Experience using digital sourcing or procurement tools (e.g. sourcing platforms spend analytics)
Relocation Options:
Relocationwill not be considered.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignmentswill not beconsidered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
U.S. Regulatory notice:
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.
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.
