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Job Title: Procurement Manager – Oil & Gas
Department: Supply Chain & Commercial Operations
Reports To: Managing Director / Head of Commercial
Location: Hybrid - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary - 750,000 Naira
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Job Summary:
The Procurement Manager – Oil & Gas is responsible for strategically managing procurement and vendor relations across upstream operations and services, with a focus on cost-effective sourcing, compliance, and strategic positioning in the African and Middle Eastern markets. The role includes overseeing sourcing, contract bidding, vendor onboarding, and registration processes with national and international oil companies (NOCs & IOCs) and oilfield service providers. The ideal candidate is commercially astute, technically sound, and experienced in oil & gas procurement and vendor registration protocols.
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Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Source, evaluate, and manage vendors for oilfield equipment, chemicals, drilling services, engineering support, and project supplies.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with technical and project requirements in exploration, drilling, and production operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified vendors and strategic partners relevant to upstream oil & gas services.
• Develop vendor prequalification packages, manage documentation, and conduct due diligence.
• Maintain and expand a preferred vendor and partner database focused on operations in Africa and the Middle East.
Market Development & Bid Management
• Actively identify business opportunities and contracts in the African and Middle Eastern oil & gas sectors.
• Lead proposal and bid submissions for tenders and RFPs issued by oil companies and oil service companies.
• Coordinate with technical, legal, and commercial teams to ensure bid compliance and competitiveness.
Registration & Compliance
• Lead the process of vendor registration and prequalification with NOCs, IOCs, and EPC contractors (e.g., ADNOC, NNPC, Sonangol, ENI, Schlumberger, Halliburton, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with local content requirements and registration protocols in key markets.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, JV partners, and local content boards where necessary.
Commercial Presentations & Stakeholder Engagement
• Create high-quality capability presentations and bid documents tailored to client requirements.
• Represent the company at vendor presentations, pre-bid meetings, and technical evaluations with oil companies.
• Build relationships with key procurement and project teams in operating companies and oil service majors.
Cost Control & Risk Mitigation
• Develop procurement strategies to optimize costs, quality, and supply reliability.
• Monitor supply chain risks and build contingency plans.
• Benchmark market prices and trends for major procurement categories.
Reporting & System Management
• Implement and maintain procurement tracking systems (ERP/SAP or similar).
• Provide regular procurement reports and dashboards to senior leadership.
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Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field. (MBA or certifications such as CIPS, PMP, or NACE are highly desirable)
• Minimum 7–10 years of procurement experience in the Chemicals or upstream oil & gas sector, with exposure to Africa and/or the Middle East.
• In-depth knowledge of oil & gas procurement standards, logistics, HSSE, and local content regulations.
• Proven experience in vendor onboarding, bid management, and contract registration processes with IOCs/NOCs.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project coordination skills.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage technical and commercial stakeholders at high levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and tender portals.
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Key Competencies:
• Oil & Gas Procurement Expertise
• Contract & Bid Management
• Vendor Relations & Strategic Partnerships
• Cross-border Regulatory Compliance
• Technical-Commercial Presentation Skills
• Negotiation & Influence
• Market Intelligence (Africa & Middle East)
• Attention to Detail & Risk Awareness
• Interdepartmental Coordination
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Oil and Gas
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