Course description
Contracts strategy and management - 5 day procurement and supply chain in-house course
This Contracts strategy and management in-house course from MDT International focuses on procurement in the upstream petroleum industry, using various oil industry examples, exercises and case studies to give delegates practical, realistic experience of the procurement and supply chain areas.
It introduces delegates to the latest best practice model in the industry and outlines how an effective procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy can impact positively on a company's performance.
The course will cover a number of topics, including:
- developing an effective procurement strategy to reduce overall purchasing costs
- managing contracts and the supply chain according to the latest best-practice
- managing contract risk
- managing the supply chain in a way that maximises value and minimises costs
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
This Contracts strategy and management course is suitable for any employee involved in an organisation's procurement process, regardless of his or her level or exact discipline.
This includes contract specialists and managers, as well as operational managers and specialists.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Participants on this course are eligible for 35 hours of CPD accreditation on completion.
Training Course Content
What is a contract?
- the contract as a legal instrument
- the contract as an investment tool
What is the supply chain and how do we manage it?
- illustration of supply chain management (SCM)
- benefits of defining SCM
- SCM analysis for opportunities to save money
Developing a best-practice procurement process
- a suggested process for managing contracts from beginning to end
- the role of end-users and the contracts specialist
What makes the petroleum industry different?
- the role of government, national oil companies (NOC's) and co-venturers
What is a contracts strategy and how do we develop one?
- oil industry case studies and examples
- the essential ingredients of a contracts strategy
- the process of developing a contracts strategy
The role of contracts policy and procedures
- the vital relationship between contracts strategy, policy and procedure
- oil industry examples of contracts policy and procedure
Alternative contracts strategies
- oil industry examples and case studies
The role of contract risk assessment
- the importance of contract risk assessment in strategy and contractor selection
- how to carry out a contract risk assessment
Alternative tendering strategies
- functional versus technical specifications
- oil industry examples
Different types of contracts
- strengths and weaknesses of alternative contract types
- how to choose an appropriate contract compensation method
How to prepare contractor selection criteria
- oil industry examples
- traditional versus non-traditional selection criteria
How to evaluate tender submissions
- how to ensure best-value selection
- how to avoid common mistakes
Understanding the "small print"
- getting to grips with contractual language and terms and conditions
How to manage the contract after it has been awarded
- the role of the "kick-off" meeting
- preventing and resolving disputes
- managing cost and performance
- how to give contractor feedback
Course delivery details
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Reviews
Average rating 4.6
I am very satisfied with this course.
This course completely fulfilled my requirements, excellent trainer and I hope to be able to attend more MDT courses in the future!
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Very interesting and eye opening experience.