Drilling Procurement and Contracts Manager

Big challenges need bold thinkers. If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned , which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability. At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems . Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems. We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. RESPEC is seeking an experienced Drilling Procurement & Contracts Manager to support our growing drilling operations and take a leading role in the procurement and contracting of drilling services, equipment, materials, and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the oil and gas industry, with significant experience developing, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, along with hands-on experience sourcing and procuring drilling, completions, and well services. The selected candidate will apply established oil and gas procurement and contracting practices to drilling and well programs supporting geothermal, underground storage, mining, solution mining, injection wells, carbon management, and other subsurface projects. This is a senior, highly autonomous position. The successful candidate will serve as the company's primary internal resource for drilling procurement and contracting and will be expected to independently manage these activities with limited day-to-day supervision. The position will work closely with drilling personnel, project managers, engineers, and company leadership to develop contracting strategies, identify qualified vendors, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure drilling projects have the services and resources required to execute successfully. What You'll Do 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. Required 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. Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, or a related discipline. Experience working directly with drilling contractors and oilfield service companies. Experience establishing or improving procurement and contracting processes within a growing organization. Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period. Featured benefits: Paid Parental Leave 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%) Professional Development and Training Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.