Objectives

• Reassessment of current E & P procurement strategies
• Streamlining processes
• Adopt contemporary practices
• Building robust internal supply planning capabilities
• Collaborative relationship with vendors
• Tools and techniques to effectively renegotiate contracts

Who Should Attend?

• Procurement Professionals
• Supply Chain Professionals
• Tender or Bidding Managers
• Contract Administrators
• Contracting Unit Supervisors
• Project Engineers and Project Managers

Outline

Defining Strategic Procurement in the Oil and Gas Industry

• What is world class procurement and supply management?
• Oil and Gas value chain management
• Category management strategies
• E & P total cost of ownership and asset management
• Global procurement contract risks

Integrated Supply Chain Strategy

• The importance of a dynamic and collaborative supply chain
• Supply Chain Modes in the Oil and Gas industry
• Demand Vs. Supply management
• Understanding Transport, Logistics and Warehousing
• Supply Chain Integration

Supplier Collaboration and Relationship Management

• The importance of strategic supplier relationships
• Supplier collaboration best practices
• Creating and maintaining dynamic and meaningful SLAs
• Supplier relationships – The total management process
• How to get best and sustained value from suppliers and contractors

The “LEAN” Approach to Supply Chain Management

• Supplier strategy and rationalization
• Lean tools and techniques
• Understanding the lean approach in the various supply chain links
• Designing lean metrics for optimal performance
• Measuring and improving the supply chain performance

Strategic Contract Negotiations

• Understanding key components of a commercial contract
• Preparing for a win/win negotiation
• Dealing with difficult suppliers
• The importance of collaborative, competitive and dynamic negotiations
• Know when and how to renegotiate a contract

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