JOB ADVERTISEMENT

CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT (C&P) DRILLING LEAD

Publication Date: 8 November 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-time

ABOUT THIS OFFER

PROJECT CONTEXT

The C&P Drilling Lead is responsible for leading and organising the Drilling, Wells and Logistics activities within the Contracts and Procurement (C&P) entity, performing the following duties:

  • Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct.

  • Assist partner entities with all Contracts and Procurement activities.

  • Organise and control the Contracts and Procurement function on a daily basis.

  • Supervise and ensure that the strategy is appropriate, transparent and justified for matters to be presented to the Contracts Committees.

  • Lead cost optimisation and reduction initiatives through the use of market intelligence information, supplier qualifications and evaluations, cost models, target prices, etc.

  • Establish and promote continuous improvement of Contracts and Procurement practices, procedures and reference documentation.

  • Lead DUET/Triplet meetings with partner entities and technical managers.

  • Coordinate the workload across the entire Contracts and Procurement workforce.

  • Manage the Drilling and Wells (DW) Contracts and Procurement team in cooperation with partner entities, respecting the C&P system of reference, local constraints and any synergy action plans defined by TEPMA1.

  • Ensure that the necessary level of competencies is maintained for the execution of Contracts and Procurement activities.

  • Ensure the involvement of CATMAN in all Contracts and Procurement activities for which a category exists.

  • Ensure the communication of good practices and lessons learned to TEPMA1 on contractual matters.

  • Participate in job specification, competency assessment and personnel recruitment processes.

GOALS AND DELIVERABLES

  • Deliver high-quality dossiers to support sound decision-making, including realistic evaluations and clear identification of risks, uncertainties and opportunities.

  • Ensure the optimisation of safety, performance and productivity in drilling operations.

  • Provide technical advice and assistance in selecting technological solutions (vendors and equipment) to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Contribute to the development of technical competencies within the team.

  • Guarantee that the recommended reservoir-wellbore interface choices, validated by the Service Manager, are based on reservoir type and production/injection objectives, as they determine the overall well architecture and cost.

  • Influence and convince internal and external stakeholders to align with the company’s procurement strategies.

  • Implement directives by optimising processes to achieve medium-term objectives (1–3 years).

  • Manage the budget for specific or recurring studies, ranging from USD 1 million to USD 3 million.

  • Oversee activities with a scope ranging from USD 30 million to USD 500 million, related to CAPEX and Major Risk (Well Blow-Out in drilling/well discipline).

How to Apply

To apply, access the following link:

Contracts and Procurement (C&P) DRILLING LEAD | Aldelia