Contract Drilling Lead (Maputo Resident)

About the role

A major international Oil & Gas development is looking for a Contract Drilling Lead based in Maputo to oversee all contracts and procurement activities for drilling, wells and logistics operations. The role defines procurement strategies, manages high-value contracts, drives cost optimization and supports operational excellence, working closely with Drilling, Wells, Supply Chain and Project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate contracts and procurement for drilling, wells and logistics, and define procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project objectives
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance rules and ethical standards, and promote continuous improvement
• Manage tendering from planning to award, lead commercial evaluations and negotiations, and build market intelligence and benchmarking analyses
• Drive cost reduction through strategic sourcing and ensure supplier qualification, evaluation and performance management
• Supervise preparation and administration of drilling and wells contracts, manage risks, amendments, variations and claims, and take part in dispute resolution
• Perform contractual audits, maintain supplier databases and procurement records, and monitor KPIs, dashboards and cost savings
• Lead and develop the contracts and procurement team, allocate workloads, support recruitment and professional development, and foster collaboration across departments

Required profile

• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or equivalent
• 10 to 15 years of experience in contracts and procurement within the Oil & Gas industry
• Experience supporting drilling, wells and related operations, and managing high-value international contracts
• Solid understanding of upstream operations including drilling, field operations, engineering and project management
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and interacting with senior stakeholders
• International project experience is mandatory; fluent English is mandatory

Required skills

• Strong expertise in contract negotiation, supplier management and procurement strategy
• Advanced knowledge of contracts and procurement processes, tools and methodologies is highly desirable