Wells and Supply Chain Operations Advisor – Angola

About the role

The Wells and Supply Chain Operations Advisor provides integrated Wells and in-country supply chain support for the planning, readiness and execution of offshore exploration drilling operations in Angola. The role combines deepwater Wells engineering and operations experience with end-to-end supply chain capability, acting as a key interface between Wells, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Joint Venture partners, government authorities and external service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the global and regional Wells team on drilling plans, operating requirements, schedules, risks and critical execution dependencies.
• Translate Wells requirements into integrated supply chain execution and readiness plans covering contracts, services, materials, logistics resources, regulatory requirements and local interfaces, with clear visibility and reporting of demand, capacity, constraints, critical-path items and contingencies.
• Support pre- and post-award contract performance, including sourcing events, supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations, contract awards and contract management.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, approvals and reporting, and build relationships with Angolan authorities, partners, suppliers, service companies and customs bodies.
• Use SAP and other cost or project management systems for procurement, materials management, commitments, goods receipt, cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate the physical supply chain and tactical logistics, including movement of personnel, equipment and materials, marine, aviation and road transport, ports, supply bases, warehouses, yards, import/export, customs clearance and waste-management and emergency-response logistics.

Required profile

• Seasoned Wells professional with significant supply chain, contracting and procurement experience supporting exploration drilling campaigns in Africa.
• Deep knowledge of Angola's regulatory framework, supplier market, customs requirements and local-content obligations.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management and project management capabilities in complex offshore drilling projects.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in Wells Engineering or Operations supporting active offshore drilling, and minimum 5 years in Supply Chain, Contracting & Procurement or Logistics within Angola's oil and gas industry.
• IWCF/IADC certification and Bosiet CA-EBS or equivalent; CIPS, CILT, CPSM, APICS or similar preferred.
• Willingness to travel offshore and internationally up to 25% to 50% of working time at company expense, including short-notice arrangements.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of SAP and associated procurement, materials management and financial processes.
• Experience coordinating logistics and materials, including marine, aviation and road transport, warehousing and import/export.
• Experience in contract strategy, tendering, contract award, mobilization and post-award performance management.