Ayatul Suhadah Hj Sijom
Bandar Seri Begawan
Summary
Accomplished Supply Chain Executive with 12+ years in contract management and procurement for the oil & gas sector. Proven success in leading end-to-end contracting across upstream and downstream portfolios, including drilling campaigns, facilities maintenance, engineering services, demolition works, and large-scale brownfield projects. Expert in tender strategy, negotiation, contract compliance, and contractor performance evaluation, with a strong track record of delivering cost savings and strategic sourcing solutions. Well-versed in contract governance and risk-based contracting, with a collaborative approach that drives operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Executive – Facilities Management
Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd (BSP)
02.2020 - Current
- Managed supply chain management for facilities operation & maintenance contracts, including capital projects.
- Managed tender strategy, market analysis, vendor engagement, contract drafting, and evaluation.
- Led the team responsible for achieving cost savings and optimizing service delivery.
- Conduct performance reviews, manage contract variations, and ensure compliance with BSP policies.
- Served as interim SCE for corporate portfolios contracts, ensuring continuity of operations until permanent appointments were made
- Achievements: Delivered significant cost avoidance; improved contractor KPI performance through structured review processes; supported COVID-19 task force ensuring operational continuity.
Supply Chain Executive – PBS, PBL, Corporate
PetroleumBRUNEI
05.2013 - 02.2020
- Managed operation & maintenance contracts in services/logistics categories.
- Handled full tender process, contractor relationship management, and Local Business Development (LBD) monitoring.
- Supported PBS business development and marketing outlook activities.
- Achievements: Delivered PBS’s first contract bid, paving the way for the company’s future tender participation; developed vendor relationships that expanded supply base and reduced service costs.
Supply Chain Officer – Drilling Contracts
PetroleumBRUNEI – PB Myanmar Co. Ltd, Yangon
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed procurement for drilling campaigns, covering wellhead, drilling services, long-lead items (LLIs), and support services.
- Developed contracting strategies, executed tenders, and negotiated high-value contracts.
- Conducted market analysis and due diligence to ensure value capture and risk mitigation.
- Coordinated engagement with Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE) and partners.
- Achievements: Reduced drilling delivery times at no cost impact and improved compliance with regulatory requirements.
Contracts Engineer – Projects & Turnaround (Secondment)
Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd (BLNG)
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Led commercial management for major projects across all phases (Select, Define, Execute).
- Developed sourcing packages, ran tender processes, and managed contractor performance.
- Conducted contract strategy workshops and market intelligence studies.
- Achievements: Delivered cost efficiencies across multiple high-value rejuvenation projects; enhanced CP governance processes and reporting.
Education
MSc - Marketing
University of Exeter
United Kingdom01.2021
BSc - Islamic Finance
UNISSA
Brunei Darussalam01.2011
Skills
- Contract Lifecycle Management (Pre- & Post-Award)
- Strategic Sourcing & Tender Planning
- Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Cost Savings & Value Optimisation
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Governance, Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Market Analysis & Intelligence
References
Available upon request
Certification
Certified International Professional Negotiator (CIPN)
Timeline
Supply Chain Executive – Facilities Management
Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd (BSP)
02.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Officer – Drilling Contracts
PetroleumBRUNEI – PB Myanmar Co. Ltd, Yangon
11.2017 - 12.2018
Contracts Engineer – Projects & Turnaround (Secondment)
Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd (BLNG)
01.2016 - 11.2017
Supply Chain Executive – PBS, PBL, Corporate
PetroleumBRUNEI
05.2013 - 02.2020
MSc - Marketing
University of Exeter
BSc - Islamic Finance
UNISSA
Training
- Advanced Contracts Training
- Should Cost Modelling & Analysis
- Strategy Workshop Facilitation
- Business Performance Review
- Market Intelligence
- LNG Fundamentals
- EPC Contracts
- Fraud Detection
- Oil & Gas Project Development
- Total Cost of Ownership
Career Highlights
- Led end-to-end tendering for 20+ major contracts valued at BND 10M+ annually.
- Supported COVID-19 Task Force (2020–2022) to ensure uninterrupted operations for BSP.
- Applied and championed structured contract performance review that significantly improved KPI delivery rates and reinforced contractor accountability.
- Key contributor to high-value projects, including Instrument Air & Nitrogen Air Rejuvenation, Demin Plant, WHB Rejuvenation, and COGEN-II.
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