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Comsip, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, specializes in providing highly qualified technical resources to support the most ambitious industrial projects around the world.

Our mission for over 75 years : to support the largest operators and engineering companies in the successful delivery of their complex projects, by providing key skills in Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance. 

 With more than 120 experts available worldwide, Comsip operates with a responsible and sustainable approach, in perfect alignment with the values of the VINCI Energies group.

Job Title: P&C Drilling Lead

Sector: Oil & Gas

Start Date: 01/12/2026

Duration: 12 Month minimum

Renewable: Yes

Location: Maputo - Mozambique

Status: Residential

Languages: Fluent in English (spoken and written)

ACTIVITIES

The C&P Drilling Lead position is responsible for:

· Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.

· The Job holder leads and organizes the Drilling Wells and Logistics activities of Contracts and Procurement entity by performing the following tasks:

· Assist the Partner entities for all Contracts and Procurement activities

· Organize and control the Contracts and Procurement function on a daily basis

· Supervises and ensure that the strategy is appropriate, transparent and justified for subjects to be presented to the Contracts Committees

· Lead the drive on cost optimization and reduction through usage of Market intelligence information, suppliers’ qualifications & evaluations, Cost Models, target prices, etc.

· Establish and promote continuous improvement of Contracts and Procurement practices, procedures & reference documentation

· Lead Duet/Triplet meetings with partner entities and technical managers

· Coordinate the workload within the entire Contracts and Procurement workforce

· Manage the DW Contracts and Procurement team in cooperation with the Partners entities, respecting the C&P system of reference, the local constraints, and the eventual « synergy » action plans defined by TEPMA1

· Ensure the maintenance of the necessary level of competencies for the realization of the Contracts and Procurement activities

· Ensures the involvement of CATMAN for all Contracts and Procurement activities for which a category exist

· Ensure the communication of good practices and lessons learned to TEPMA1 on contractual matters

· Participate in the job specification, competence assessment & recruitment processes for personnel

· The job holder manages the D&W activities:

· Participate in anticipation of the needs of partner entities through the creation of the procurement planning

· Supervises the establishment of technical contracts, directly participate to the most complex contracts and purchase orders

· Manage the contracts processes correctly

· Carries out contracting and procurement process in accordance with TEPMA1’s rules and procedures

· Receive, control and manage proper distribution to Procurement team of all Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for Materials coming from

· all other entities of TEPMA1

· Ensures effective use of tools and systems for optimum productivity

· Maintains a log of all savings generated for Contracts and Procurement in own domain and obtains validation of such savings

· Validate or ensure validation of all the contractual documents and formal letters issues by Contracts and Procurement entity

· Verify the operation, utilization and updating of supplier’s database

· Conduct selective contractual audits in order to guarantee the performance of contractual terms and conditions

· Intervene in the settlement of lawsuits, in relation with the Juridical, Insurance, Finance by proposing strategies and actions and by participating to the negotiations

· Define and monitor KPIs to ensure improvement of efficiencies

· Keep local content of the contract’s templates (General conditions, particular conditions) up-to-date, and adapt international

· versions to local requirements

· Ensure global reporting of DW Contract and Procurement activity to the C&P management

· Define, adopt and monitor adapted Contracting and Procurement strategies (by categories, etc…)

PURPOSES

· Deliver high-quality dossiers to enable sound decision-making: realistic evaluations and clear identification of risks, uncertainties, and opportunities.

· Ensure the optimization of safety, performance, and productivity in drilling operations.

· Provide technical advice and assistance in selecting technological solutions (vendors, equipment) to enhance operational efficiency.

· Contribute to the development of technical competencies within the team.

· Guarantee the choices of \reservoir wellbore interface\ recommended, validated by the service manager, based on reservoir type and production/injection objectives, as they determine the overall well architecture and cost.

· Influence and convince internal and external stakeholders to align with the company's procurement strategies.

· Implement directives by optimizing processes to achieve medium-term objectives (1-3 years).

· Manage the budget for specific or recurring studies, ranging from 1 to 3 million dollars.

· Oversee activities with a scope between 30 to 500 million dollars, related to CAPEX and Major Risk (Well Blow-Out in drilling/well discipline).

CONTEXT & ENVIRONMENT

Market in which the position operates: all

Typology of contacts related to the position: Internal & external

Stakeholders connected to the position: Internal Technical Duets.

Contacts related to the position: Level 2: Level 1 + The position requires the ability to convince others using rational arguments and technical expertise.

Time horizon for the position's reflection: Medium-term (1-3 years)

Reflection horizon of the position: Implement instructions by optimizing processes

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· Qualification level required for the position: Level 7 = master’s or equivalent level

· Technical skills required for the position:

o Advanced Contracts and Procurement Technical Competencies required - Basic or intermediate on other technical competencies

o International Experience is Required

o Understanding of core operational activities

· (Project Management, Exploration, Drilling, Engineering, Field Ops) and excellent negotiation skills

· Behavioral competencies required for the position: team spirit, communication

· Certification required for the position: C&P tools advanced certification required

· Specific knowledge required for the position: Contractual expertise in the related domain. fair technical knowledge of the domain

· Level of experience required for the position: 10-15 years with excellent knowledge of the Supply Chain

Why join us?

Our DNA : Trust, Entrepreneurial spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

Joining us means the assurance of becoming part of a large group within a human-sized company!

A tailored onboarding from your very first day and individual career support

Opportunities for growth, training and mobility within a fast-growing international group

Hands-on support and close management

Recognition of employee performance through a employee savings plan

The sharing and pride in our successes

☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where our projects are carried out (Human Rights Guide)

Respect for the health and safety of our employees

At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, our CSR initiatives are fully integrated into our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, into our DNA