Global Procurement Director: Strategy & Cost Optimization

Nabors in; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Nabors is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead our global procurement function from Houston, overseeing governance, sourcing excellence, and supplier partnerships. You will drive cost optimization and risk management while shaping a world‑class procurement organization that supports safe, efficient operations.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Drilling, Maintenance, Logistics, Finance, and Legal to deliver strategic sourcing, KPIs, and continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 12–15 years in supply chain or procurement.
• 10+ years in a senior leadership role in oil/energy or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategy to support objectives and growth.
• Establish governance, policies, and best practices for procurement.
• Direct a corporate buying team handling over $1B in annual expenditure.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Data analysis

Procurement

Supplier management

Change management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Nabors is seeking a Director of Procurement to lead our global procurement function from Houston, overseeing governance, sourcing excellence, and supplier partnerships. You will drive cost optimization and risk management while shaping a world‑class procurement organization that supports safe, efficient operations.

The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Drilling, Maintenance, Logistics, Finance, and Legal to deliver strategic sourcing, KPIs, and continuous improvement across the