SCM Advisor

Total Number of Openings

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position through November 20th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Venezuela

The SCM Advisor provides strategic and commercial supply chain expertise to support Venezuela business priorities. Working across SCM, Operations, Finance, Legal, Planning, HSE, Internal Controls, and Joint Venture teams, the Advisor helps develop and execute contracting, procurement, supplier, and supply chain strategies that deliver business value.

This role is ideal for an experienced SCM professional who combines commercial acumen, analytical thinking, digital capabilities, and strong collaboration skills. The Advisor will help drive cost competitiveness, reliable supply, effective governance, continuous improvement, and digital transformation across SCM. A core part of the role is leading AI implementation, preferably Microsoft Copilot, to enable solutions, take on tactical work, and simplify processes across the function.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Partnership

• Advise SCM and business leaders on supply chain, contracting, procurement, and commercial strategies.
• Provide market intelligence, analytics, and commercial insights to support business decisions.
• Partner across functions and Joint Ventures to align SCM strategies with operational and business priorities.
• Represent SCM in cross-functional initiatives and leadership discussions.

Planning & Performance

• Lead the development and execution of the Annual Contracting & Procurement Plan (ACPP).
• Monitor spend, supplier performance, contract execution, business risks, and SCM performance.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate the annual SCM budget and monitor performance against plan.

Contracting & Commercial Excellence

• Develop and advise on sourcing and contracting strategies, supplier performance, and commercial negotiations.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on contracting processes and applicable company standards.
• Support contract management, renewals, change orders, supplier strategies, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost and value through market intelligence, benchmarking, analytics, and total-cost considerations.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure SCM activities comply with company policies, contracting standards, internal controls, and governance requirements.
• Guide SCM team members on processes, controls, and compliance.
• Support governance reviews, audits, supplier due diligence, risk management, and commercial assurance.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Internal Controls, HSE, Planning, and other functions to resolve SCM and business issues.

AI Implementation, Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead AI implementation across SCM, preferably with Microsoft Copilot, to enable solutions, take on tactical work, and simplify processes.
• Lead process simplification, standardization, automation, and digital improvement initiatives, using AI and Copilot to reduce manual and tactical effort.
• Leverage AI-enabled solutions, with Copilot as the preferred platform, to improve productivity and decision-making; enable Power BI, ERP systems, PowerApps, and analytics.

• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve data quality, and strengthen reporting and controls.
• Promote adoption of new technologies and SCM best practices.

Collaboration & Capability Development

• Build strong relationships across SCM, Operations, Joint Ventures, and supporting functions.
• Communicate complex commercial and supply chain matters effectively, including with leadership.
• Support training, knowledge sharing, onboarding, and SCM capability development.
• Lead projects and initiatives through collaboration and influence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Management, procurement, contracting, business analytics, or related functions.
• Experience developing sourcing and contracting strategies and supporting or leading commercial negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management, supplier performance, governance, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; demonstrated expertise implementing and applying Copilot and other AI tools to enable solutions, take on tactical work, and simplify processes; familiarity with ERP and procurement platforms.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic business environment.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply chain or procurement certification, such as APICS or ISM.

• Experience leading AI implementation, preferably Copilot, along with PowerApps, automation, or Python.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects or improvement initiatives.

What Will Help You Succeed

The successful candidate will bring a combination of SCM expertise, commercial judgment, analytical capability, curiosity, and collaborative leadership. You should be comfortable moving between strategic discussions and hands-on execution, working across organizational boundaries, challenging traditional approaches, and championing AI, particularly Copilot, along with data and technology to take on tactical work, simplify processes, and create measurable business value.

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.

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.

Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.