About the Role
WTS Energy is a leading global consultant and manpower supply company to the international oil, gas, and energy industry, providing trusted expertise across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. We are currently seeking a dynamic Category Specialist for Maintenance, Engineering & Projects (POMEP) to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this vital role, you will oversee procurement activities for production, maintenance, and engineering categories, leveraging your technical background to optimize costs, manage suppliers, and drive operational excellence in a regulated E&P environment.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for maintenance, engineering, and projects procurement.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiation with local and international suppliers.
- Ensure full compliance with Nigerian Content (NOGICD) requirements across all procurement activities.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and maintenance teams to align purchasing with asset integrity and maintenance planning.
- Apply cost engineering principles to optimize procurement costs, manage budgets, and drive long-term value.
- Maintain strict procurement governance and utilize ERP systems to streamline and manage purchasing processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, or Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant technical engineering experience within the upstream oil and gas sector.
- Demonstrated exposure to production, maintenance, and engineering procurement activities in an infrastructure-intensive industry.
- Proficiency in cost engineering, contract negotiation, and procurement governance.
- Preferred: Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MBA) in Supply Chain Management or Engineering Management, and professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS/CPIM, or PMI.
- Familiarity with ERP procurement systems like SAP or Oracle.
- Competitive compensation package featuring performance-linked bonuses.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing cover for you and your dependents.
- Dedicated learning and development budget with support for professional certifications.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays.
- Collaborative, safety-first team culture offering clear career progression and exposure to large-scale upstream oil and gas projects.