Drilling Procurement and Contracts Manager

RE/SPEC Inc.•Houston, TX

13h

About The Position

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Drilling Procurement and Contracts Manager to support its growing drilling operations and lead procurement and contracting of drilling services, equipment, materials, and subcontractors. The role applies oil and gas procurement and contracting practices to drilling and well programs involving geothermal, underground storage, mining, solution mining, injection wells, carbon management, and other subsurface projects. This is a senior, highly autonomous position. The successful candidate will serve as the company's primary internal resource for drilling procurement and contracting, independently managing these activities with limited day-to-day supervision. The position works closely with drilling personnel, project managers, engineers, and company leadership to develop contracting strategies, identify qualified vendors, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure projects have the services and resources needed for successful execution.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in oil and gas procurement, contracts management, commercial management, drilling operations, or related fields.
Proven experience developing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts and supplier agreements.
Experience supporting drilling, completions, well services, or related energy-sector operations.
Strong understanding of commercial risk management and contract negotiations.
Demonstrated ability to manage procurement and contracting activities independently.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, or a related discipline.
Experience working directly with drilling contractors and oilfield service companies.
Experience establishing or improving procurement and contracting processes within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts supporting drilling operations.
Develop and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), service agreements, purchase orders, work orders, and other commercial agreements.
Manage procurement activities for drilling contractors, service providers, equipment suppliers, and subcontractors.
Lead bid solicitation, evaluation, contract award recommendations, and commercial negotiations.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify vendors and contractors to support drilling projects.
Partner with drilling teams, engineers, project managers, and leadership to develop contracting and procurement strategies.
Manage contractual risk and support resolution of claims, disputes, and change orders.
Monitor market conditions, supplier performance, and opportunities to improve cost, efficiency, and service quality.