Category Specialist

Category Specialist delivers strategic sourcing and supplier management activities for assigned categories at the Oronite R&D Plant, Netherlands, driving cost, performance, and value in alignment with business objectives.

• Engineering Services (CAPEX & small projects)
• Asset Maintenance & Repair Services (incl. critical/OEM maintenance)
• Laboratory Services (outsourced testing & analysis)
• Engine Testing Services & Technical Services
• Engine Spares & OEM Parts (incl. critical spares optimization)
• Professional Services

• Execute the contracting process for assigned categories in alignment with Chevron policies and procedures.
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and team members.
• Build effective supplier relationships.
• Create sourcing strategies, perform category analysis, monitor market dynamics, and identify total cost of ownership (TCO) and value chain opportunities.
• Lead and support sourcing activities, negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Support the delivery of target savings and other value‑chain benefits within the assigned categories.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, supplier development, or supply chain.
• Proven success in cost reduction and implementing contracting and category strategies.
• A ‘can‑do’ attitude when facing adverse situations.
• Commercial acumen across operational and financial perspectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, bridging suppliers, internal and external customers, and competitors.
• Robust analytical skills, highly organized, and results‑oriented.
• Business fluency in Dutch and English.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Chevron offers an impressive range of employee benefits and promotes an inclusive environment where every voice is heard, including initiatives to close the gender gap and equal pay.

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