Jeff Evans
About Jeff Evans
Jeff Evans is the Procurement/Supply Chain Manager at Chevron's Salt Lake Refinery with over 20 years of experience in the supply chain and procurement field.
Current Role at Chevron
Jeff Evans currently serves as the Procurement/Supply Chain Manager at Chevron’s Salt Lake Refinery in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the procurement and supply chain operations for the refinery. His responsibilities include strategic sourcing, contract development, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
Previous Experience at Sonoco Products
Before his tenure at Chevron, Jeff Evans worked as the Corporate Supply Manager at Sonoco Products in the Hartsville, South Carolina Area. His role lasted for 11 months from 2002 to 2003. During this period, he handled the company's supply management, focusing on supplier relationships and strategic sourcing.
Educational Background
Jeff Evans studied at the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, where he completed his MBA in Supply Chain Management from 2001 to 2003. Prior to this, he earned his B.S. in Management, Recreation, and Leisure Services from Brigham Young University, attending from 1995 to 2000.
Expertise in Lean Sigma Methodologies
Jeff Evans possesses expertise in Lean Sigma methodologies. These methodologies are aimed at improving business processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Lean Sigma integrates Lean Manufacturing principles with Six Sigma’s focus on quality improvement, making it a robust approach for continuous improvement in supply chain and procurement functions.
Skills in eProcurement and Category Management
Jeff Evans is experienced in eProcurement, utilizing electronic systems to streamline purchasing processes. He is also skilled in category management. This involves strategically segmenting an organization's spend into categories of similar or related products, allowing for more efficient and effective procurement practices.