Category Specialist – Drilling, Completions & Subsurface (DCS)

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: 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.