Vernon Faraias

About Vernon Faraias

Dynamic leader with extensive experience driving global procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Proven ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams, negotiate complex contracts, and deliver measurable value in multi-billion-dollar portfolios. Adept at influencing stakeholders, fostering collaboration across geographies, and inspiring innovation. Recognized for delivering impactful solutions and creating a culture of continuous improvement.Core Competencies• Strategic Leadership | Global Collaboration | Team Development• Negotiation & Influencing | Supplier Relationship Management | Spend Analytics• Product Ownership | Category Strategy Development | Results-Oriented Execution• Expertise in Aviation, Logistics, IT Procurement, and Remote Site Services

Experience

1. Scm Lead - Strategic Initiatives

   Chevron

   Oct 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Key role in- Advisor to the Supply Chain GM for Downstream, Manufacturing, Chemicals and Technology- Lead enterprise‑level supply chain initiatives focused on competitive performance, cost optimization, and value creation across manufacturing, chemicals, and downstream operations- Drive Category Management programs, including development of operating models, metrics, and governance aligned to financial and operational excellence- Own and deliver executive‑level analytics, scorecards, and performance insights to support leadership decision‑making and continuous improvement- Support budget stewardship and financial discipline by monitoring SCM performance against targets and identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions- Advance digital transformation and process optimization initiatives, including enterprise performance tools, data automation, and standardized SCM workflows.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor's degree, Mathematics

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

  1991 — 1994

• Chetana's Institute of Management & Research

  PGDBM, Finance & Banking

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Erp
• Forecasting
• Supplier Performance
• IT Sourcing
• Procurement
• Spend Analysis
• P2p
• Relationship Management
• Commodity
• Strategic Sourcing
• Ariba
• Global Sourcing
• Supply Management
• Esourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Sourcing
• Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement
• E-Procurement
• Management
• Negotiation
• Outsourcing
• Vendor Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)