Strategic Procurement In The Oil And Gas Industry Training Course

Introduction

Optimize your procurement processes and drive cost efficiency with our Strategic Procurement in the Oil and Gas Industry Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to develop and implement effective procurement strategies, ensuring cost savings and operational excellence. In today's competitive energy sector, mastering strategic procurement is crucial for organizations seeking to maintain profitability and ensure supply chain resilience. Our strategic procurement training course provides hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to apply advanced procurement techniques for real-world applications.

This strategic procurement in the oil and gas industry training delves into the core concepts of supplier relationship management, cost analysis, and contract negotiation, covering topics such as category management, risk mitigation, and digital procurement technologies. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard tools and techniques to strategic procurement in the oil and gas industry, meeting the demands of modern energy environments. Whether you're a procurement manager, supply chain analyst, or contract specialist, this Strategic Procurement in the Oil and Gas Industry course will empower you to drive strategic procurement decisions and optimize operational performance.

Target Audience:

• Procurement Managers
• Supply Chain Analysts
• Contract Specialists
• Sourcing Managers
• Category Managers
• Project Procurement Professionals
• Logistics and Materials Managers

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of strategic procurement in the oil and gas industry.
• Master strategic sourcing and category management techniques.
• Utilize cost analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies.
• Implement effective supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies.
• Design and build robust contract negotiation and management plans.
• Optimize procurement processes using data analytics and technology.
• Troubleshoot and address common challenges in oil and gas procurement.
• Implement risk management and compliance within procurement.
• Integrate strategic procurement into project lifecycle and operations.
• Understand how to manage large-scale oil and gas procurement projects.
• Explore advanced procurement applications (e.g., blockchain, AI for supplier selection).
• Apply real world use cases for strategic procurement in various oil and gas operations.
• Leverage procurement tools and frameworks for efficient execution.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Procurement

• Fundamentals of strategic procurement in the oil and gas industry.
• Overview of procurement challenges and opportunities in the sector.
• Setting up a strategic procurement framework.
• Introduction to procurement tools and methodologies.
• Best practices for strategic procurement.

Module 2: Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

• Mastering strategic sourcing and category management techniques.
• Utilizing market analysis and supplier segmentation.
• Implementing category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Designing and building sourcing events (RFx).
• Best practices for strategic sourcing.

Module 3: Cost Analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

• Utilizing cost analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies.
• Implementing cost modeling and benchmarking.
• Utilizing value engineering and cost reduction strategies.
• Designing and building cost analysis frameworks.
• Best practices for cost analysis.

Module 4: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Implementing effective supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies.
• Utilizing supplier performance management and KPIs.
• Implementing supplier collaboration and innovation.
• Designing and building SRM programs.
• Best practices for SRM.

Module 5: Contract Negotiation and Management

• Designing and build robust contract negotiation and management plans.
• Utilizing contract law principles and negotiation tactics.
• Implementing contract management systems and tools.
• Designing and building contract compliance frameworks.
• Best practices for contract management.

Module 6: Data Analytics and Technology Optimization

• Optimizing procurement processes using data analytics and technology.
• Utilizing procurement analytics and dashboards.
• Implementing e-procurement and digital procurement tools.
• Designing and building data-driven procurement strategies.
• Best practices for data analytics.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Procurement Challenges

• Troubleshooting and addressing common challenges in oil and gas procurement.
• Analyzing procurement performance and spend analysis.
• Utilizing problem-solving techniques for resolution.
• Resolving common procurement errors.
• Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Risk Management and Compliance

• Implementing risk management and compliance within procurement.
• Utilizing risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Implementing compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Designing and building compliance programs.
• Best practices for risk management.

Module 9: Integration into Project Lifecycle

• Integrating strategic procurement into project lifecycle and operations.
• Utilizing procurement in project planning and execution.
• Implementing procurement in operations and maintenance.
• Designing and building integrated procurement strategies.
• Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Large-Scale Procurement Projects

• Understanding how to manage large-scale oil and gas procurement projects.
• Utilizing project management tools and techniques.
• Implementing program evaluation and reporting.
• Designing scalable procurement solutions.
• Best practices for project management.

Module 11: Advanced Procurement Applications

• Exploring advanced procurement applications (blockchain, AI for supplier selection).
• Utilizing blockchain for supply chain transparency and traceability.
• Implementing AI and machine learning for supplier selection.
• Designing and building advanced procurement systems.
• Optimizing advanced applications for specific use cases.
• Best practices for advanced applications.

Module 12: Real-World Procurement Use Cases

• Applying real world use cases for strategic procurement in various oil and gas operations.
• Utilizing procurement strategies for drilling operations.
• Implementing procurement strategies for pipeline construction.
• Utilizing procurement strategies for refinery turnarounds.
• Implementing procurement strategies for offshore projects.
• Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Procurement Tools Implementation

• Leveraging procurement tools and frameworks for efficient execution.
• Utilizing e-procurement and sourcing software.
• Implementing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
• Designing and building automated procurement workflows.
• Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Monitoring and Metrics

• Implementing procurement monitoring and metrics.
• Utilizing procurement performance indicators and KPIs.
• Designing and building monitoring systems for procurement projects.
• Optimizing monitoring for real-time insights.
• Best practices for monitoring.

Module 15: Future Trends in Oil & Gas Procurement

• Emerging trends in procurement technologies and applications.
• Utilizing advanced data analytics and predictive modeling.
• Implementing robotic process automation (RPA) in procurement.
• Best practices for future procurement.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 14 working days before commencement of the training.