Category Specialist, MRO

Roles & Responsibilities

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Job Location : Singapore – Jurong Island

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

The MRO Category Specialist is part of the International SCM team supporting the Manufacturing Business. This role reports to the Regional SCM Manager for Manufacturing and is responsible for the development and execution of in-country MRO category strategies, sourcing, negotiations, and commercial evaluations for Chevron Oronite Pte Ltd. This role will be based in Chevron Oronite plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.

The MRO Category Specialist will establish long and short-term category strategies in alignment with business needs, provide commercial guidance to business units and supports benchmarking activities to deliver leading performance. This role will drive cost management initiatives, manage strategic sourcing efforts, lead negotiations and deliver supplier relationship management approaches to improve commercial and operational performance. To be successful, this role will require close collaboration and positive relationship building with management, business stakeholders, global / regional / local SCM team and external vendors to deliver commercial value in support of Chevron’s business objectives.

The ideal candidate thinks strategically, exhibits strong interpersonal skills and is collaborative but also works with significant autonomy; a strong individual who can drive category strategies and has proven track record of managing multiple initiatives and driving them to completion to meet business objectives; communicates effectively and strong ability to influence business stakeholders and suppliers at all levels and have a high level of professionalism, customer focus and business judgement.

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

Manage the MRO Category for Manufacturing, which includes :

• Category analysis – conducts supply market analysis and market benchmarking.
• Develop annual category and contracting plans that are aligned with business plan objectives.
• Develop procurement strategies to execute sustainable cost savings for the business.
• Sourcing and negotiation - utilizes strategic sourcing process and techniques to ensure competitive advantage and leads negotiations by applying appropriate negotiation strategies and tactics.
• Develop and implement contracts with integration of key suppliers - develop transition plans and oversees implementation of new contracts in conjunction with relevant business experts.
• Supplier performance monitoring. Develop mechanisms and metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery.
• Ongoing supplier and contract management - develops supplier relationships to ensure that cost reduction, value creation, and innovation are ongoing activities.

Provides functional guidance to the business stakeholders and drives P2P compliance.

Support Regional SCM Managers in driving cost management opportunities and special projects for the business.

Required Qualifications :

Tell employers what skills you have

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Cost Management

Category Analysis

Contract Management

Market Analysis

Category Management

Procurement

Value Creation

Strategic Sourcing

Team Player

Benchmarking

Requisition

Manufacturing

Sourcing