Pat Cochran
About Pat Cochran
Pat Cochran is the Regional Procurement Manager, Americas at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas. With a career at Chevron spanning over three decades, Cochran has extensive experience in various technical and commercial roles.
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Pat Cochran is currently the Regional Procurement Manager, Americas at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas, United States. Pat has been serving in this role since November 1, 2020.
Company
Pat Cochran works at Chevron, a major American energy corporation. Chevron is headquartered in San Ramon, California, but Pat operates out of Houston, Texas. Chevron is involved in every aspect of the oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy industries.
Career Background
Pat Cochran has an extensive career with Chevron spanning multiple roles. Starting as a Project Engineer in 1990, Pat transitioned through various positions including Process Engineer, Contract Manufacturing Specialist, Product Line Specialist, Market Manager, Account Manager, Category Manager, and Procurement Team Lead. These roles encompass both technical and commercial fields, contributing comprehensive experience in process engineering, project management, operations supervision, and procurement processes.
Education and Expertise
Pat Cochran earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (B.S. ChE) from the University of Michigan, completing the program from 1986 to 1990. This solid technical educational foundation has been complemented by expertise in negotiation skills, sales and procurement process development, product management, relationship management, and leadership.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Pat Cochran has held multiple roles at Chevron prior to the current position. These include Market Manager (2003-2005), Account Manager (2005-2011), Category Manager (2011-2018), and Procurement Team Lead (2018-2020). Each role has contributed to a deep understanding of both manufacturing and staff environments, highlighting Pat's adaptable skill set and leadership capabilities.