Contracts Advisor / Category Specialist

The Chevron Business Support Center located in Buenos Aires (Puerto Madero), Argentina, is accepting applications for the position of Contracts Advisor in the Category Management & Contracting (CM&C) area. Successful candidates will join Supply Chain Management in the Buenos Aires Shared Services Center, which is part of a successful multifunction service center with a workforce of more than 1,000 employees that has been delivering business services and solutions across the globe since 2006. This position supports the development and implementation of a wide variety of contracts, including, but not limited to, International Master Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, and service orders. Responsibilities include contract drafting, negotiation, and execution in accordance with corporate contracting policies and procedures, as well as category management activities, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, and related activities. The position will also support the advancement of the procurement function through the development, improvement, and implementation of procurement practices. Key Job Responsibilities Support contracting requests for various operating companies across Chevron. Develop annual Category Plans, Contracting Plans, and cost improvement targets, identifying opportunities through collaboration with stakeholders and key suppliers. Ensure services are aligned with business and asset plans to optimize timing and level of support. Monitor Category and Contracting Plan execution throughout the contract lifecycle, including managing existing agreements, modifications, renewals, and contract strategy execution. Monitor and track cost savings and cost improvement initiatives. Maintain regular communication with stakeholders through meetings, business reviews, and formal reporting. Review, analyze, draft, and redline contracts, amendments, Statements of Work (SOWs), service orders, and other contracting documents. Negotiate contracts with new and existing suppliers and collaborate with company and supplier Legal Counsel on contract reviews and redline negotiations. Participate in business unit and Global Category Team networks. Identify and promote common policies, processes, and best practices to simplify contracting activities, reduce cost to serve, and support the implementation of technology and process improvements. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken, required for contract drafting, negotiation, and communication with global stakeholders and suppliers. Professional experience in Contract Management, Contracting, Category Management, Procurement, or related activities involving commercial contracts and suppliers. Preferred Qualifications Experience in contract creation, administration, renewal, negotiation, and lifecycle management. Experience drafting, reviewing, and redlining commercial contracts, amendments, Statements of Work (SOWs), service orders, and related contracting documents. Experience performing commercial and technical analysis for procurement activities, including evaluation of supplier proposals, commercial terms, cost, and risk. Experience managing supplier relationships and collaborating with Legal, Procurement, business stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Experience developing or executing Category Plans and/or Contracting Plans and identifying contracting, procurement, or cost improvement opportunities. Advanced Portuguese proficiency, both written and spoken, for contract drafting, negotiation, and communication with stakeholders and suppliers. Relocation Options Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will 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. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.