Category Specialist – Drilling, Completions & Subsurface (DCS)
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WTS Energy is recruiting a full-time Category Specialist in Lagos to manage procurement, sourcing and supplier performance for upstream drilling, completions and subsurface operations. The role requires at least three years of relevant upstream experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Manages procurement for drilling, completions and subsurface categories.
- Requires 3+ years of upstream oil and gas experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or a related discipline.
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WTS Energy is recruiting a full-time Category Specialist in Lagos to manage procurement, sourcing and supplier performance for upstream drilling, completions and subsurface operations. The role requires at least three years of relevant upstream experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Manages procurement for drilling, completions and subsurface categories.
- Requires 3+ years of upstream oil and gas experience.
- Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or a related discipline.
- Full-time position based in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Category Specialist – Drilling, Completions & Subsurface (DCS) at WTS Energy
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Oct 28, 2026, 12:06 PM
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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
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.
A Category Specialist Drilling, Completions & Subsurface (DCS) role is available in Lagos, Nigeria.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage the drilling, completions and subsurface (DCS) procurement category, including equipment, services and consumables.
- Collaborate with drilling, completions, subsurface and supply chain stakeholders to align demand and delivery.
- Lead tendering, contract negotiation and supplier performance management to secure value and continuity of supply.
- Track market trends, supplier risk and spend analytics, and report category performance to management.
- 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.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory reporting requirements and Nigerian Content (NOGICD) obligations.
- Drive cost engineering and should-cost analysis to optimise total cost of ownership.
Requirements
- Required:
- Proficiency in relevant industry standards and regulatory reporting requirements
- Conversant with usual business suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Minimum 3 years of upstream oil and gas experience in drilling, completions, or subsurface operations
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or subsurface discipline (Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Subsea/Mechanical Engineering, Petrophysics, Geoscience, or closely related)
- Knowledge of subsurface, petroleum/drilling engineering or supply chain management with upstream drilling experience
- Proficiency in cost engineering
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle) and asset integrity/maintenance planning
- Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MBA) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Engineering Management
- 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.
- 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
- What We Offer
- Structured career progression within a global upstream energy business
- Learning and development budget plus professional certification support (CIPS, APICS, PMI)
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing cover for you and your dependants
- Collaborative, safety-first team culture with hybrid-friendly working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
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