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- Lagos, Nigeria
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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.
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Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
How to apply
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
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