John Andres
About John Andres
John Andres is the Contracts Lead for Exploration & Production Supply Chain at Chevron in Bakersfield, California, with a diverse background in legal and procurement roles.
Current Role at Chevron
John Andres currently serves as the Contracts Lead for Exploration & Production Supply Chain at Chevron in Bakersfield, California. Since November 2020, John has been responsible for overseeing and managing contracts to ensure optimal supply chain operations within the exploration and production sectors.
Previous Roles at Chevron
John Andres has held several roles at Chevron, including Contracts Advisor in Manufacturing Procurement from 2018 to 2020 in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Before that, he was a Category Specialist for Third Party Manufacturing in Lubricants Procurement for one year from 2017 to 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, John worked for three years as a Legal Analyst in Downstream & Chemicals Law at Chevron starting in 2014.
Legal Career Beginnings
Before joining Chevron, John Andres worked as a Contract Attorney at Google via Adecco from 2012 to 2014 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2012, he also briefly worked as a Contract Attorney at various law firms via Black Letter Discovery and Essential Discovery. John's legal career began as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Hawaii Trial Court from 2010 to 2011 in Lihue, Hawaii, and as a Judicial Extern at the Hawaii Supreme Court for three months in 2009.
Educational Background
John Andres holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Rutgers Law School. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from UCLA. Additionally, John has obtained a Professional Certificate from Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in legal studies, business, and strategic sourcing.
Functional Expertise
John Andres possesses functional expertise in strategic sourcing and market analysis, supported by a strong legal background focused on commercial contract negotiations. His career includes significant experience in category management and procurement operations, making him a valuable asset in his field.