Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Commercial Negotiator through January 26th at 11:59 p.m.

Responsible for securing and managing terminal, dock, and pipeline infrastructure that meets the strategic needs of Chevron’s Products Supply & Trading and Downstream businesses. The candidate will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, evaluating alternatives, developing negotiation strategies, and executing commercial agreements within the markets that Chevron operates.  The position requires basic knowledge of Products infrastructure within Europe, Middle East, and Africa as well as extensive negotiation experience. The candidate must be able to apply this knowledge when reviewing requests from internal stakeholders to find the best opportunity for Chevron with respect to cost, quality and on time completion.  The position is imbedded within Chevron’s Supply and Trading organization and will team regularly with stakeholders in Trading and Origination.

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

• Assist internal customers with queries and problems with infrastructure commercial and strategic matters supporting fuels, feedstocks, refined products, base oils, and renewables businesses.
• Understand standard terms and conditions in service agreements and how they protect the company from risks and liabilities
• Negotiate terms and conditions and strategic pricing for infrastructure services with 3rd party providers
• Provide customer recommendations for infrastructure based on market analysis
• Assist internal customers with meeting objectives of cost, quality and schedule while maintaining positive working relationships with external stakeholders
• Ensure all agreements comply with company policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations
• Ensure timely processing and execution of agreements
• Work closely with internal customers to ensure policies, procedures and compliance requirements are met on all contractual obligations
• Ensure executed contracts and all relevant compliance and correspondence are uploaded and maintained in the contract database

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Business Administration or related fields
• Minimum 5 years of negotiation experience
• Must be articulate, work well under pressure and consistently be able to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for dealing with internal customers and external service providers.
• Ability to read and comprehend business contracts through work or educational experience.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and priorities, and handle work interruptions.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of product pipelines and terminals, both infrastructure and operations is a plus
• MBA preferred but not required

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Visa sponsorship may be considered.

Workplace Inclusion & Diversity

Chevron seeks to attract and develop the brightest minds to support, advance and enable best practices, innovation and evolving the energy landscape.

• Chevron is striving to be an employer of choice and leader for an inclusive and diverse workplace where we are actively supporting the promotion of equality for all employees at all levels

• Chevron is working to close any gender gap where it may exist; equal pay or enabling a representative and meritocratic progression to careers and reaching senior roles across the organisation

• Chevron is focused on growing a culture where people with disabilities can excel through support in role and long-term career opportunities including workplace adjustments.

• Chevron considers itself a learning and flexible employer and want to support everyone to bring their best self to every day

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.

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