Strategic D&C Supply Chain Lead — Drilling & Completions

Crescent Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Energy is seeking a Category Manager for Drilling & Completions to lead category strategies across multiple basins and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective well delivery. You will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, evaluate market conditions, and manage supplier performance to deliver measurable value.

You will collaborate with Drilling, Completions, Field Operations, Legal, and HSE to align requirements with enterprise strategy and capital programs while advancing cost

Qualifications

• 8+ years of supply chain, procurement, or category management experience in upstream oil and gas.
• Direct experience supporting drilling and completions operations required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working in multi-basin or multi-asset environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine category strategies across operating areas.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFPs, RFQs, and negotiations for D&C services and materials.
• Evaluate market conditions, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to optimize sourcing decisions.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation.
• Align sourcing strategies with long-term business planning and capital programs.
• Establish and manage supplier performance frameworks with KPIs and scorecards.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, service quality, cost, reliability, and innovation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation & contract management

Drilling & completions knowledge

Analytical capabilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Crescent Energy is seeking a Category Manager for Drilling & Completions to lead category strategies across multiple basins and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective well delivery. You will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, evaluate market conditions, and manage supplier performance to deliver measurable value.

You will collaborate with Drilling, Completions, Field Operations, Legal, and HSE to align requirements with enterprise strategy and capital programs while advancing cost