As part of a major international Oil & Gas development, we are looking for a Contract Drilling Lead to oversee all Contracts & Procurement activities related to Drilling, Wells and Logistics operations. The position plays a key role in defining procurement strategies, managing high-value contracts, driving cost optimization initiatives and supporting operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Drilling, Wells, Supply Chain and Project stakeholders, the Contract & Procurement Drilling Lead will ensure the implementation of efficient contracting strategies, robust supplier management and contractual compliance while supporting major operational objectives in an international environment.

Position Overview

The Contract & Procurement Drilling Lead will act as the focal point for all commercial and contractual matters related to Drilling & Wells activities. The role requires strong expertise in procurement and contract management within upstream Oil & Gas, excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex international contracts while leading a multidisciplinary team. 

Contract & Procurement Leadership

• Lead and coordinate all Contracts & Procurement activities related to Drilling, Wells and Logistics operations.
• Define and implement procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project and business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance rules and ethical standards.
• Coordinate Contracts & Procurement activities with technical and operational stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement of contracting and procurement practices.

Tendering & Commercial Strategy

• Manage tendering processes from procurement planning to contract award.
• Lead commercial evaluations and contractual negotiations with suppliers and service providers.
• Develop market intelligence and benchmarking analyses to support procurement decisions.
• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives through strategic sourcing.
• Ensure effective supplier qualification, evaluation and performance management.

Contract Management & Execution

• Supervise the preparation and administration of complex Drilling & Wells contracts.
• Manage contractual risks, amendments, variations and claims throughout contract execution.
• Ensure contractual compliance and proper documentation management.
• Participate in dispute resolution and contractual negotiations with contractors and stakeholders.
• Perform contractual audits and monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments.

Team Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and develop the Contracts & Procurement team supporting Drilling & Wells activities.
• Coordinate workload allocation and ensure appropriate competency levels within the team.
• Facilitate collaboration between Procurement, Drilling, Engineering, Finance, Legal and operational departments.
• Support recruitment, competency assessment and professional development initiatives.
• Promote best practices and lessons learned across the organization.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Define and monitor KPIs related to procurement performance, supplier management and cost savings.
• Maintain reporting dashboards and provide regular updates to management.
• Track and validate cost optimization initiatives and procurement savings.
• Ensure proper maintenance of supplier databases and procurement records.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in Contracts & Procurement within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong experience supporting Drilling, Wells and related operational activities.
• Proven track record managing high-value international contracts and procurement activities.
• Solid understanding of upstream Oil & Gas operations including Drilling, Field Operations, Engineering and Project Management.
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management and procurement strategy development.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify contractual and operational risks.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• International project experience is mandatory.
• Fluent English is mandatory.
• Advanced knowledge of Contracts & Procurement processes, tools and methodologies is highly desirable.

If you have extensive experience in Contracts & Procurement within Drilling & Wells environments and wish to contribute to large-scale international Oil & Gas projects, we would be delighted to hear from you. #LI-OO1