Procurement Lead: Capital Projects & Drilling

Vault 4401; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plans

Health & dental

Paid time off

HSAs & FSAs

Parental Leave

Job summary

Vault 44.01 seeks an experienced Procurement Lead to establish and manage procurement and contracting across drilling, completions, facilities and operations. You will drive cost control, supplier performance and schedule adherence as we move into capital project execution and operations.

As a key member of the Operations team, you will develop procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and implement processes that support scalable, efficient operations while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 10 years of procurement experience in oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience supporting drilling, completions, and/or facilities construction.
• Knowledge of oilfield services, equipment supply chains, and contracting models.
• Experience managing competitive bid processes and negotiating contracts.
• Familiarity with long-lead equipment procurement (e.g., compressors, process equipment).
• Ability to operate in a small, fast-paced, evolving organization.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Post-secondary education in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with projects and operations to define procurement requirements and lead procurement activities for drilling, completions, facilities and operations
• Develop and executes sourcing strategies aligned with project schedules and budgets
• Manage competitive bidding processes (RFPs/RFQs), bid evaluations, and contract negotiations
• Identify and secure long-lead items, ensuring timely delivery and supply chain reliability
• Establish and maintain preferred supplier lists and vendor qualification processes
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage contracts to mitigate risk and optimize value
• Track procurement budgets, commitments, and cost savings initiatives
• Implement procurement policies, systems, and controls for a growing organization
• Monitors supplier performance, delivery, and quality, resolving issues as needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, HSE, and company standards

Skills

Procurement experience

Oil & gas industry knowledge

Drilling & completions support

Bid processes & contracting

Long-lead equipment procurement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Business degree

Supply chain education

Engineering background

Job description

Vault 44.01 seeks an experienced Procurement Lead to establish and manage procurement and contracting across drilling, completions, facilities and operations. You will drive cost control, supplier performance and schedule adherence as we move into capital project execution and operations.

As a key member of the Operations team, you will develop procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and implement processes that support scalable, efficient operations while ensuring compliance with