C&P Drilling Lead – Mozambique

Contracts & Procurement Drilling Lead - Mozambique

Location: Maputo, Mozambique Contract: 12-Month Renewable Contract Working Arrangement: Residential Rate: Day Rate

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Drilling Lead to lead and manage Drilling, Wells and Logistics procurement activities for a major oil and gas development in Mozambique.

The successful candidate will oversee the Contracts & Procurement function within the Drilling & Wells domain, working closely with partner entities, technical managers and internal stakeholders to develop and implement effective contracting strategies.

This is a leadership position requiring strong commercial and contractual expertise, international oil and gas experience, and a thorough understanding of supply chain activities. The role will focus on optimising procurement performance, driving cost efficiencies, managing complex contracts and ensuring compliance with company procedures and local requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and organise Drilling, Wells and Logistics Contracts & Procurement activities.
• Provide Contracts & Procurement support and assistance to partner entities across the business.
• Organise and oversee the daily activities of the Contracts & Procurement function.
• Develop, review and implement appropriate, transparent and justified contracting strategies for presentation to Contracts Committees.
• Drive cost optimisation and reduction through market intelligence, supplier qualification and evaluation, cost models and target pricing.
• Establish and promote continuous improvement across Contracts & Procurement practices, procedures and reference documentation.
• Lead Duet/Triplet meetings with partner entities and technical managers.
• Coordinate workloads across the Contracts & Procurement team and manage the Drilling & Wells procurement team in collaboration with partner entities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable company procedures, local requirements and established procurement frameworks.
• Maintain the required competency levels within the team and contribute to personnel specifications, competency assessments and recruitment processes.
• Ensure category management teams are involved in relevant procurement activities.
• Develop procurement plans in anticipation of partner entity requirements.
• Supervise the preparation of technical contracts and directly participate in the most complex contracts and purchase orders.
• Manage contracting and procurement processes in accordance with company rules and procedures.
• Receive, review and coordinate the distribution of material Purchase Requisitions to the Procurement team.
• Ensure effective use of procurement tools and systems to maximise productivity.
• Maintain a record of procurement savings and ensure savings are validated.
• Review and validate contractual documentation and formal correspondence issued by the Contracts & Procurement function.
• Maintain and monitor supplier databases and conduct selective contractual audits.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and legal claims in coordination with Legal, Insurance and Finance teams.
• Define and monitor KPIs to improve procurement efficiency and performance.
• Ensure contract templates reflect local content requirements and are adapted to relevant local regulations.
• Develop and implement appropriate contracting and procurement strategies, including category-based approaches.
• Provide global reporting on Drilling & Wells Contracts & Procurement activities to senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification (Level 7).
• 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, with excellent knowledge of Supply Chain activities.
• International oil and gas experience is essential.
• Advanced Contracts & Procurement technical competencies.
• Advanced certification in relevant Contracts & Procurement tools.
• Strong contractual expertise within the Drilling & Wells domain.
• Good technical understanding of Drilling & Wells activities and related operational requirements.
• Understanding of core operational activities, including Project Management, Exploration, Drilling, Engineering and Field Operations.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience leading procurement teams and coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, supplier evaluation, cost optimisation and contract management.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality contractual dossiers, including realistic evaluations and clear identification of risks, uncertainties and opportunities.
• Experience managing budgets for specific or recurring studies in the region of USD 1–3 million.
• Experience overseeing activities with CAPEX and major-risk exposure in the region of USD 30–500 million.
• Strong team-working, communication and leadership capabilities.
• Fluent English is essential.

Contract Details

• Residential position based in Maputo, Mozambique.
• Initial 12-month contract, renewable.
• Day-rate engagement.
• Opportunity to lead Contracts & Procurement activities across a significant Drilling & Wells portfolio within a major oil and gas development.