Mineral Buyer Landman – Permian Basin (Midland, TX - Field-Based)

Purple Land Management (PLM) is seeking an experienced Mineral Buyer Landman to support a potential Permian Basin acquisition campaign. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency in mineral ownership analysis and negotiation. Final candidates must be available for a client video interview.

Candidates must be located within reasonable driving distance of Midland, TX. Local Permian experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify, contact, and negotiate with mineral owners across assigned Permian Basin counties.
• Analyze and interpret complex mineral ownership structures, including calculation and explanation of Net Royalty Acres (NRA).
• Negotiate mineral purchase agreements on behalf of the client.
• Communicate confidently with sophisticated mineral owners in competitive acquisition environments.
• Conduct necessary title review to verify mineral interests prior to acquisition.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in PLM databases and project tracking systems.
• Provide clear progress reporting to Project Managers and, when appropriate, directly to the client.
• Prepare acquisition documentation and supporting transaction materials for review.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mineral buying experience.
• Strong understanding of NRA calculations and mineral ownership structures.
• Demonstrated success negotiating mineral acquisitions in the Permian Basin.
• Professional presentation and communication skills suitable for client-facing interaction.
• Ability to travel within the Permian region as required.