Supply Chain Specialist - Drilling

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. 

Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work. 

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company.

Could this be you? 

If so, we want to hear from you. 

Purpose of Role:

• The specialist will report directly to Supply Chain Manager BU Mexico to support the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans across during the drilling campaign (oilfield services, drilling, completions etc.), ensuring alignment with business objectives and market dynamics. The specialist will lead sourcing activities from specification definition through contract award, manage supplier relationships to drive performance and continuous improvement, and support contract owners for effective contract execution and compliance. In capital projects, the specialist will coordinate procurement efforts within project teams, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. The specialist is also expected to uphold Harbour Energy’s Management System standards, in particular compliance, foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and actively contribute to cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):

• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• Support in developing Well Construction, monitor supplier markets, demand, forecasts, spend, assess suppliers, identify improvement (cost/value/safety) levers and select priority opportunities for added value.
• Implement sourcing activities, including setting final specifications and commercial conditions, define critical performance factors, tendering, evaluation of proposals, conduct final negotiations up to contract award.
• Execute contracts and ensure contract performance and adherence to contractual conditions, contract variations/amendments, handling of disputes and claims.
• Manage supplier relationships; monitor supplier performance, support the contract managers in the drive for continuous improvement and/or supplier development, collect supplier feedback, reduce the cost of poor quality and non-productive time (NPT), optimize supply chain processes.
• Make purchases of Goods & Services, spare parts and supplies by generating the purchase order, specifying the prices, payment conditions and place of delivery.
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships: Ensure all billing changes or disputes are documented professionally and thoroughly.
• Lead vendor bid structures, cost control, and procurement workflows.
• Ensure compliance with Harbour Energy Management System including but not limited to supply chain policies as procedure, ethics and compliance, contract management.
• Demonstrate knowledge through working in multidisciplinary teams, mentor and contribute to skill networks.
• Experience with Coupa is preferred, and any ERP experience is an asset to the proficiency of this position.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, strong time management, organizational, and attention to detail skills, and can work as part of a dynamic team.

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience:

• Degree in relevant field of study (economics, engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum over 6 years of relevant experience at oilfield services, especially in drilling, completions, Offshore specific.
• Proficient in English (written & spoken)
• Proficient in Spanish (written & spoken) Preferably mother language
• Technical knowledge/understanding of the Drilling Activities
• Knowledge of Market Drilling Services.
• Knowledge of Contract management (contracting skills, applicable law, Incoterms)
• Knowledge and methods for example Development of Procurement strategies, Specification assessment, Tender management, Bid comparisons, Risk management, Supplier management, Business Partner management, Logistics / Supply chain management, Operational procurement
• Good negotiator
• Self-motivated
• Proactive & strong sense of ownership
• Team oriented
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills and systematic approach
• Cross cultural awareness
• Ability to work under pressure & deliver under strict timeline

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.