The posting
Job Summary: A Category Specialist – Drilling, Completions & Subsurface (DCS) role is available in Lagos, Nigeria. The position focuses on category management and procurement for upstream drilling, completions, and subsurface operations, requiring a blend of technical engineering knowledge and supply chain expertise.
Responsibilities: – Manage the drilling, completions and subsurface (DCS) procurement category, including equipment, services and consumables. – Develop and execute category strategies, sourcing plans and supplier segmentation for upstream operations. – Apply subsurface, petroleum/drilling engineering or supply chain expertise to technical and commercial evaluations. – Lead tendering, contract negotiation and supplier performance management to secure value and continuity of supply. – Drive cost engineering and should-cost analysis to optimise total cost of ownership. – Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory reporting requirements and Nigerian Content (NOGICD) obligations. – Collaborate with drilling, completions, subsurface and supply chain stakeholders to align demand and delivery. – Track market trends, supplier risk and spend analytics, and report category performance to management.
Requirements: Required • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or subsurface discipline (Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Subsea/Mechanical Engineering, Petrophysics, Geoscience, or closely related) • Minimum 3 years of upstream oil and gas experience in drilling, completions, or subsurface operations • Knowledge of subsurface, petroleum/drilling engineering or supply chain management with upstream drilling experience • Proficiency in relevant industry standards and regulatory reporting requirements • Proficiency in cost engineering • Conversant with usual business suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred • Familiarity with ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle) and asset integrity/maintenance planning • Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MBA) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Engineering Management • Professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS/CPIM, or PMI • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or civil engineering materials/services • Hands-on experience with local and international suppliers, including Nigerian Content (NOGICD) compliance • Experience in contract negotiation, cost optimization, and procurement governance in a regulated E&P environment
What We Offer: – Competitive salary and performance-related bonus – Comprehensive health and wellbeing cover for you and your dependants – Learning and development budget plus professional certification support (CIPS, APICS, PMI) – Generous paid time off and company holidays – Structured career progression within a global upstream energy business – Collaborative, safety-first team culture with hybrid-friendly working arrangements
Tagged as: Onsite



