BRIEF DESCRIPTIONA Category Specialist – Maintenance, Engineering & Projects (POMEP) is needed in Lagos, Nigeria, to manage procurement activities for production, maintenance, and engineering categories at the company. The role requires a technical engineering background and experience in upstream oil and gas procurement, with a focus on cost engineering and supplier management.
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WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Category Specialist – Maintenance, Engineering & Projects (POMEP) Jobposting service
Location: Lagos
Job Summary Jobposting service
A Category Specialist – Maintenance, Engineering & Projects (POMEP) is needed in Lagos, Nigeria, to manage procurement activities for production, maintenance, and engineering categories at the company.
The role requires a technical engineering background and experience in upstream oil and gas procurement, with a focus on cost engineering and supplier management.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute category strategies for maintenance, engineering, and projects procurement.
Manage sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiation with local and international suppliers.
Ensure compliance with Nigerian Content (NOGICD) requirements.
Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to align procurement with asset integrity and maintenance planning.
Apply cost engineering principles to optimise procurement costs and drive value.
Maintain procurement governance and use ERP systems to manage procurement processes.
RequirementsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, or Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Exposure to production, maintenance, and engineering procurement activities in the upstream oil and gas industry
Knowledge of production, maintenance, and engineering in an infrastructure-intensive industry
Proficiency in cost engineering
Preferred:Postgraduate qualification (MSc/MBA) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Engineering Management
Professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS/CPIM, or PMI
Hands-on experience with local and international suppliers, including Nigerian Content (NOGICD) compliance
Experience in contract negotiation, cost optimization, and procurement governance in a regulated E&P environment
Familiarity with ERP procurement systems (SAP, Oracle) and asset integrity/maintenance planning.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package with performance-linked bonus
Comprehensive health and wellbeing cover for you and your dependants
Learning and development budget plus support for professional certifications (CIPS, APICS, PMI)
Generous paid time off and company holidays
Collaborative, safety-first team culture with clear career progression
Exposure to large-scale upstream oil and gas projects
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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