About this role
WTS Energy Category Specialist – Drilling, Completions & Subsurface (DCS)
Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time
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.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.