Purchasing Director

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

The Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership for the organization's global procurement function, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods, materials, equipment, and services that enable safe and efficient operations. This role establishes and oversees procurement governance, drives sourcing excellence, and ensures adherence to applicable industry regulations, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, and corporate policies.

Working collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Drilling, Maintenance, Logistics, Finance, and Legal, the Director develops procurement strategies that optimize supplier performance, reduce total cost of ownership, strengthen supply chain resilience, and mitigate operational risk. The role champions continuous improvement, strategic supplier partnerships, and data-driven decision-making to support operational excellence and deliver sustainable business value across the enterprise.

• Job Identification 1001644
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 515 W Greens Road, Houston, TX, 77067, US

• Develop and execute the organization's procurement and sourcing strategy to support corporate objectives, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, governance, and best practices that ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Directs a corporate buying team of fifteen professionals managing more than $1B in annual expenditure on multiple business units’ equipment, parts, consumables, and services.
• Implement process redesign to reduce total cost of ownership elements and mitigate risks to operations.
• Implement cycle time reduction initiatives to accelerate domestic requisition to receipt timelines and improve service levels.
• Partner with Corporate internal audit to resolve compliance gaps and implement stronger adherence to procedures.
• Lead cross functional team efforts with strategic sourcing, operations, projects, accounting, and logistics.
• Lead strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives that optimize supplier performance, reduce procurement cycle times, lower total cost of ownership, and improve overall business performance.
• Develop, monitor, and report procurement key performance indicators (KPIs), scorecards, and performance metrics to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee the procurement of capital equipment, materials, MRO supplies, inventory, and services to ensure uninterrupted support of global operations.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships through effective sourcing, contract negotiations, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote ethical sourcing, transparency, and responsible procurement practices throughout the supply chain.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring procurement processes, controls, and documentation meet compliance requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for procurement, sourcing, purchasing, contracts, supplier management, and procurement analytics functions.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing procurement organization while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, succession planning, and employee development initiatives that strengthen organizational capability.
• Lead organizational change initiatives that improve procurement effectiveness, increase operational efficiency, and support business transformation.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Engineering, Drilling, Maintenance, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and other business units to align procurement strategies with organizational priorities.
• Oversee procurement analytics to identify spending trends, sourcing opportunities, supplier performance, cost savings, and operational improvement…