Senior Drilling Procurement & Contracts Manager

RE/SPEC Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to

Professional Development and Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Job summary

RESPEC in Houston seeks a Drilling Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead the procurement and contracting for drilling services, equipment, and subcontractors. This senior, highly autonomous role acts as the internal expert, developing strategies, negotiating master service agreements, and ensuring resources are available for drilling projects.

You'll collaborate with drilling teams, engineers, project managers, and leadership, manage risk, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in oil and gas procurement, contracts management, 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.

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 the resolution of claims, disputes, and change orders.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier performance, and opportunities to improve cost, efficiency, and service quality.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RESPEC in Houston seeks a Drilling Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead the procurement and contracting for drilling services, equipment, and subcontractors. This senior, highly autonomous role acts as the internal expert, developing strategies, negotiating master service agreements, and ensuring resources are available for drilling projects.

You'll collaborate with drilling teams, engineers, project managers, and leadership, manage risk, and drive cost efficiency while maintaining strong