Elena Vargas
About Elena Vargas
Elena Vargas is the Category Manager Lead for Drilling and Completions for Deepwater Exploration and Projects at Chevron, with over 9 years of experience at the company and a background in procurement and supply chain management within the oil and energy industry.
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Elena Vargas currently holds the position of Category Manager Lead for Drilling and Completions for Deepwater Exploration and Projects at Chevron. She leads a team in San Ramon, California, United States.
Current Position at Chevron
Elena Vargas has been with Chevron since May 2014, accumulating over 9 years of experience. She is responsible for overseeing categories related to drilling and completions for deepwater exploration projects. Her role involves leading a team to manage various procurement processes and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Previous Roles in the Oil and Energy Industry
Before joining Chevron, Elena Vargas worked at Marathon Oil Corporation as an Advanced Procurement Business Representative for five months in 2011-2012 in Houston, Texas. Additionally, she served in several roles at ConocoPhillips, including Procurement Coordinator- Eagle Ford Production Lead from 2009 to 2011, and Category Specialist- Well Services from 2007 to 2009, gaining a significant amount of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Elena Vargas completed her Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University. Her educational background has equipped her with in-depth knowledge and specialized expertise in procurement and supply chain functions, particularly in the oil and energy sector.
Experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Elena Vargas has a robust background in managing well services and production lead categories, as evidenced by her roles at ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil Corporation. Her experience spans various facets of procurement, supply chain management, and strategic sourcing within the oil and energy industry.