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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and negotiating commercial contracts, managing procurement activities, and implementing effective contracting strategies within the drilling operations sector. Strong ability to manage risk and resolve disputes while maintaining supplier relationships and improving procurement processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract ManagementProcurement ActivitiesCommercial NegotiationsRisk ManagementSupplier Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationMaster Service AgreementsSupplier AgreementsBid SolicitationVendor QualificationCost Efficiency ImprovementDrilling Operations SupportCommercial ManagementChange Order ResolutionClaims Management
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationNegotiation SkillsRelationship ManagementIndependent Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in Contracts Management
Industry Keywords
Oil and Gas ProcurementDrilling ContractorsOilfield Service CompaniesEnergy Sector OperationsCommercial Risk Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
- Serve as the company's primary internal resource for drilling procurement and contracting
- Independently manage procurement and contracting activities with limited day-to-day supervision
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of experience in oil and gas procurement, contracts management, commercial management, drilling operations, 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
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, or a related discipline preferred
- Experience working directly with drilling contractors and oilfield service companies preferred
- Experience establishing or improving procurement and contracting processes within a growing organization preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% employee-owned company
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period
- 401(k) & ESOP with company match up to 4%
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans