Tamara Parnell
About Tamara Parnell
Tamara Parnell is the Category Manager for Drilling and Completions at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Current Role at Chevron
Tamara Parnell currently serves as the Category Manager for Drilling and Completions at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas. In this capacity, she oversees the strategic management of categories related to drilling and completions, ensuring effective procurement and supply chain processes. Her role involves extensive coordination with various stakeholders to optimize drilling operations.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Tamara Parnell has held several positions within Chevron, showcasing a diverse background in supply chain management. From 2015 to 2018, she worked as a Category Specialist - Global Drilling and Completions, where she specialized in global procurement strategies. Prior to that, she served as a Category Analyst - Global Drilling and Completions from 2013 to 2015 and as Category Analyst - Staff Augmentation from 2012 to 2013. Before these roles, she contributed to supply chain initiatives as a Supply Chain Analyst - Value Chain Optimization from 2010 to 2012, and as a Distribution Analyst - Supply Optimization Group from 2006 to 2010.
Educational Background
Tamara Parnell holds an MBA from Rice University, which she completed between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 1996 to 2001. Her strong academic foundation has played a significant role in her successful career in the oil and gas industry.
Engineering Specialist at ABB Lummus Global
Before joining Chevron, Tamara Parnell worked as an Engineering Specialist at ABB Lummus Global from 2001 to 2004. In this role, she leveraged her chemical engineering expertise to contribute to various engineering projects. This early career experience in engineering provided a solid technical foundation that she later built upon in her transition to supply chain management.
Industry Expertise and Experience
With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Tamara Parnell has developed extensive expertise in supply chain management, value chain optimization, and supply optimization. Her career has spanned various roles that have equipped her with a broad skill set, enabling her to effectively manage complex supply chain processes. Her contributions to Chevron have been marked by a consistent focus on strategic procurement and value enhancement.