Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Contracts Advisor located in Makati, Philippines.
This position is part of Chevron’s Global Shared Services (GSS) Category Management and Contracting (CMC) team and is responsible for leading end to end contracting processes for development and execution of short and long-term contracting strategies for the responsible business unit. This position works closely with business partners, business unit contracting teams, suppliers, legal, SMEs (Intellectual Property, Compliance, Tax, Finance, etc), and peers from other teams within GSS to efficiently develop contracts that maximize value in alignment with contracting risk philosophy, policies & procedures. This position collaborates directly with business partners and category/contracting teams within the business units to gain alignment on the overall contracting strategy while contracting for materials and services as per business unit needs. This position drafts and negotiates contracts, perform amendments, assists business partners in drafting scope of works, manages communications with suppliers, and perform other post award contracting activities. This position requires a strong customer focus, strategic and analytical thinking, and ability to work and communicate effectively with business partners and stakeholders.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Support the development and execution of the business unit co
ntracting plan and appropriate spend-channel management, in collaboration with Category Management/Co
ntracting teams and business partners.Assist business unit on unplanned co
ntract requests for the assigned categoryAct as subject matter expert on pre-award co
ntracting and post award co
ntract management processesDraft co
ntract terms and co
nditions and associated exhibits for domestic and internatio
nal co
ntracting needs using legal approved co
ntract templates; understands and can educate/provide guidance to business owners on co
ntracting risk philosophy, policies, procedures, and best practices. Respo
nsible for supplier due diligence process for contracts.Assist business partners in drafting scope of works and reviews scope of work to mitigate risk/address gaps.Articulates transactability trade-offs regarding the various compensation methods and channels for contracts; e
valuates and recommends options for situations requiring non-standard system setups; creates well written compensation schedules that maximize transactability.Perform co
ntract analysis to prepare co
ntract negotiation strategy with guidance from subject matter expertLead/support negotiations with suppliers; Respo
nsible for delivering docu
mented savings on assigned co
ntracts and initiatives. Administers post-award co
ntract management activities.Mentor/coach less experienced co
ntracting professio
nals on processes, required docu
mentation, and best practices.Leads teams in medium risk/value sourcing process; formulates contract/bid docu
mentation models. Prepares bid requests; creates and applies e
valuation criteria (Sourcing).Assists in developing co
ntracting processes (blue language) and/or assists in periodic reviews of co
ntracting procedure and in establishing key business process improvementsServes as a point of co
ntact for both internal customers and suppliers regarding co
ntractual issues on assigned co
ntractsProficient in eProcurement systems like Smart by GEP/Ariba and co
ntacts appropriate team to timely resolve system, supplier, or other issues. Demo
nstrates a broad level of understanding of P/SCM discipline and objectives. Supports the implementation of new processes or technologies as appropriate. Ensures all compliance and internal controls are administered without exception and implements all audit requirements and recommendations.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Finance/Eco
nomicsAt least 6-8 years of combined work-related experience in sourcing, RFX management, co
ntract formulation, commercial negotiations, post award co
ntract managementIn lieu of educatio
nal requirements, a minimum of 8 years of combined work-related experience in sourcing, category management, contracting, commercial negotiation, post award co
ntract managementDemo
nstrated proficiency in leading co
ntract negotiations with suppliers and completion of appropriate technical and commercial analysis to procure a variety of services at the best overall co
nditionsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsAbility to communicate and influence all levels of perso
nnel (including senior management)Ability to use communication and presentation skills to problem solve, co
nvey co
ncepts and objectives, negotiate, and build rapport with team members and clients/customers.Proficient in using Smart by GEP/Ariba, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Powerpoint to support co
ntracting activities
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in Oil & Gas Industry, Manufacturing facility, or any other industry with similar business processesPrior experience with P2P processes supporting business units.Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse team of coworkers, contractors, and internal and external customers while managing ambiguityProficient co
ntracting skills for IT services like cloud services, SaaS, PaaS, cyber security, mobile application development, etc.Proficient co
ntracting skills for engineering services, professio
nal services, logistics, marketing, plant maintenance and operations, etc.
Critical Selection Criteria:
Contract formulation, administration, and negotiation experience: Demonstrated experience in pre and post award contracting processes. Fluency with Legal Terms & Conditions, stakeholder engagement, and commercial negotiations. Demonstrated ability to collaborate in the development of contracting strategies across near and long-term milestone time horizons. Effective with contracting issue resolution by coordinating joint efforts between legal, suppliers and affected business partners.
People Skill and Teamwork: Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively in a multi-discipline environment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment to build consensus and negotiate win-win solutions with suppliers. Good organizational skills.
Business acumen and critical thinking: Ability to use business knowledge and critical thinking skills to work with ambiguity and make effective business decisions.
P/SCM systems and tools knowledge: Proficient in Smart by GEP/Ariba to manage contracts and perform sourcing activities. Able to perform contract analysis (spend analysis, price benchmarking, etc.) using MS Excel. Proficient in using MS Office to effectively track T&Cs changes/agreements. Use MS Powerpoint to build decision support packages. Open to adapt to and learn new systems and tools.
Working with us
There are two Chevron companies operating in the Philippines: Chevron Holdings Incorporated (CHI) and Chevron Philippines Incorporated (CPI).
CHI is a shared services center providing transactional, processing, and consulting services in the areas of finance and accounting, information technology, supply chain management, human resources, downstream customer service and marketing. Established in 1998, CHI serves Chevron affiliates in six continents around the world. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the leading members of the shared services industry in the Philippines.
CHI has received various recognitions as a top employer: the 2021 Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award; 2021 Global Best Employer Brand Award; 2020 HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia; 2019 Circle of Excellence, Top Employer Category at Asia CEO Awards and the 2018 Wellness Company of the Year at the same Asia CEO Awards.
CPI markets the Caltex brand of top-quality fuels, lubricants and petroleum products through a network of service stations, terminals and sales offices.
At Chevron, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company and at all stages of the employee experience. We constantly strive to attract, develop and retain diverse Filipino talent. Globally, Chevron Corporation has achieved a rating of 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index for the past 17 years. The Index ranks American companies based on their commitment to equality in the workplace.
Benefits
Competitive salaryAllowances, medical and optical reimbursements Health care coverage for you and your eligible dependents Robust employee centered programs for health and wellnessTime-off to promote healthy work-life balance or to care for your familyAnnual corporate incentive bo
nus when the company meets established goalsRecognition & awards programLong-term savings planLife insuranceCareer development opportunities to all employees through onboarding, training and development, mentoring, volunteering opportunities and employee networking groupsHybrid work model - work remotely from home several days a week
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Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) markets the Caltex® brand, which is Chevron's customer facing brand in Asia Pacific and parts of the Middle East and Africa. Chevron Philippines operates a network of about 620 Caltex service stations/retail outlets across the Philippines. Chevron also provides for the fuel and lubricants needs of the commercial and industrial sectors. Fuel products such as Caltex with Techron® Gold and Silver and Power Diesel, as well as lubricants such as Havoline® and Delo® are also available at all Caltex service stations.Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI) is a pioneer and leading multi-function Shared Services Center in the Philippines located in Makati City. With a workforce of more than 1,000, CHI delivers business services and solutions in areas such as finance, human resources, sales and marketing support, procurement/supply chain, and information technology.Product & ServicesChevron sells petroleum products around the world under the Chevron, Texaco and Caltex brands, as well as a number of other brands, including Havoline® and Delo® oils. Caltex products and its associated brands are sold in approximately 30 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.