Category Specialist – Maintenance, Engineering & Projects (POMEP)

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 – Maintenance, Engineering & Projects (POMEP)

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

A Category Specialist Maintenance, Engineering & Projects (POMEP) is needed in Lagos, Nigeria, to manage procurement activities for production, maintenance, and engineering categories at the company. The role requires a technical engineering background and experience in upstream oil and gas procurement, with a focus on cost engineering and supplier management.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for maintenance, engineering, and projects procurement. Manage sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiation with local and international suppliers. Ensure compliance with Nigerian Content (NOGICD) requirements. Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to align procurement with asset integrity and maintenance planning. Apply cost engineering principles to optimise procurement costs and drive value. Maintain procurement governance and use ERP systems to manage procurement processes.

Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, or Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering Exposure to production, maintenance, and engineering procurement activities in the upstream oil and gas industry Knowledge of production, maintenance, and engineering in an infrastructure-intensive industry Proficiency in cost engineering Preferred: Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MBA) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Engineering Management Professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS/CPIM, or PMI 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 Familiarity with ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle) and asset integrity/maintenance planning What We Offer Competitive compensation package with performance-linked bonus Comprehensive health and wellbeing cover for you and your dependants Learning and development budget plus support for professional certifications (CIPS, APICS, PMI) Generous paid time off and company holidays Collaborative, safety-first team culture with clear career progression Exposure to large-scale upstream oil and gas projects.