Senior Officer (Contract Management & Procurement)

Location: Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam

Department: Upstream

At Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PA), we foster a culture of excellence, innovation and integrity. Our core values of Unity, Accountability and Excellence guide us in everything we do from ensuring safety and environmental stewardship to promoting collaboration and mutual respect. We believe in creating dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued.  

We encourage open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. Professional development is a priority, and we are committed to nurturing talent and promoting professional growth at the PA.  

We offer a competitive salary package, health insurance, generous, vacation times, education and housing support and opportunities for professional growth and development. PA is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can flourish.  

Company Overview

Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable development of the nation's oil and gas resources. Our mission is to provide a regulatory framework that promotes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation and a supportive work culture.  

Job Summary

We seek a dedicated and experienced Senior Officer (Contract Management & Procurement) to join our Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam team. He/she is responsible to regulate the contracts and procurement activities of the oil and gas sector to ensure that contract strategies developed adheres to the Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) and the Local Business Development Directives. He/she also is accountable to develop the standards for integrity and transparency in the overall contract and procurement activities of the PSA Blocks.

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing and developing new regulatory processes related to Contract and Procurement guidelines/processes.
  

• Ensure contract strategies are aligned with initiatives to increase in - country value and support local Bruneian companies through Local Business Development Directives.
  

• Review procurement contracts to monitor local content performance to ensure alignment to Directives and propose improvements.
  

• Manage the contractual and directives requirement to ensure adherence.
  

• Undertake key risks and develop mitigations to deliver the regulatory requirements.
  

• Review the contract strategies and procurement of local content, local employment and related matters.
  

• Provide guidance to oil and gas sector on the regulatory requirements for contracts and Local Business Directives.
  

• Identify opportunities with oil and gas operators to further strengthen the participation of local oil and gas contractors.
  

• Key interface between Regulator and the oil and gas industries on matters pertaining to contract strategies and local business development.
  

• Identify area of improvement to drive efficiency and productivity in this regulatory process area.
  

• Prepare reports on the status of the contracts, procurement and local business development.