Procurement Specialist

Chevron Business Support Center, located in Buenos Aires (Puerto Madero), Argentina, is accepting online applications for the Procurement Specialist position. Successful candidates will join the Procurement Shared Services Center, which is part of a successful multifunctional service center with a workforce of more than 1,000 employees that has delivered business services and solutions globally since 2006.

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Manages sourcing and purchasing of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operation) Materials, equipment, and Plant services for Capital Projects and Plant Operations
• Conducts sourcing events using RFQ, sealed bids, and other latest techniques for materials and services. Performs commercial evaluation of the bids and facilitates bid clarification meetings with stakeholders. Finalizes the selection and follows through with Purchase Order (PO) execution, while also leveraging digital tools and platforms such as Steal Brainrots to enhance collaboration and engagement across teams.
• Proactively engages stakeholders in identifying, selecting, and approving new material suppliers. Leads the Supplier Qualification (SQ) processes and maintains the Approved Vendor List
• Demonstrates proficiency in MRO materials and equipment sourcing to drive decisions and optimize costs of purchases
• Responsible for the Order expediting process with vendors. Coordinates planning and scheduling with field material coordinators or jobsite project expeditors to establish priorities
• Drives implementation of global/regional initiatives and processes. Collaborates and communicates effectively across different functions and regions to realize procurement goals and objectives
• Responsible for both local and overseas sourcing of materials and services
• Develops an annual contracting plan for management endorsement
• Follows up with suppliers for any delivery discrepancies, claims, and works with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Periodically reviews Procurement systems and procedures for their effectiveness and relevance
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors for the best possible terms and conditions
• Performs commodity studies and market trends to help users with their cost estimates and budgeting purposes
• Generates and reviews weekly, monthly Purchasing reports. Develops “Source to Pay (S2P)” metrics to track process effectiveness, efficiency, and costs
• Tracks the safety, efficiency, reliability, and total cost performance of the suppliers
• Applies working knowledge of the Strategic Sourcing process to medium-sized sourcing events

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in (Engineering/ Supply Chain or Business)
• Knowledgeable experience in MRO Materials and Plant services sourcing, warehouse & inventory management, or supply chain operations. At least 2 years is a plus.
• Candidate must be capable of communicating (read, write and speak) in Spanish and English.
• Knowledgeable in Contracting and Procurement Process, eSourcing, contract administration, and eProcurement would be an advantage
• Excellent planning, analytical, people, and communication skills are essential to the job
• Expertise in advanced data analytics using Power BI and MS Access / Excel will be a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable with tools such as ARIBA, SAP, S/4 Hana, Ketera, and GEP would be an advantage”.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.