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Procure-to-Pay (P2P) for Remote & Offshore Operations Training Course

Duration
5 days
CPD hours
15
Language
English
Next date
19 Jan 2027
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Overview

Procure-to-Pay P2P for Remote & Offshore Operations Training Course from Institute For Oil & Gas Training develops the commercial, operational and control capabilities required to manage procurement transactions across remote fields, offshore installations and geographically dispersed oil and gas operations. The course focuses on the complete Procure-to-Pay P2P cycle, from field requisition and purchase authorisation through ordering, expediting, logistics, receipt, invoice matching and payment control.

Remote and offshore procurement environments create distinctive challenges for procurement, finance, logistics, supply chain and operations teams. Limited access to suppliers, restricted transportation windows, offshore mobilisation requirements, customs processes, emergency material requirements and difficult goods receipt conditions place additional demands on the Procure-to-Pay process. A purchasing transaction that appears straightforward in a conventional operating environment becomes significantly more complex when equipment, spare parts, consumables or specialist services must reach an offshore platform or isolated field location within strict operational constraints.

Institute For Oil & Gas Training designed this course around these practical procurement realities. It examines how organisations establish controlled procurement workflows while maintaining operational responsiveness. Participants explore the field requisition process, emergency purchase authorisation, purchase order controls, call-off orders against framework agreements, blanket purchase agreements, supplier coordination, materials expediting and invoice verification.

The course also addresses the financial implications of remote procurement. Freight and logistics costs frequently form an important part of the total procurement cost when materials move through multiple transport stages before reaching a field or offshore facility. Customs clearance interface, documentation quality, import requirements, delivery coordination and receipt confirmation directly affect transaction accuracy and operational continuity.

Effective Procure-to-Pay management also depends on clear segregation of responsibilities. Requisitioners, procurement teams, warehouse personnel, logistics coordinators, finance professionals and budget holders each contribute to the transaction lifecycle. Weak handovers create risks including unauthorised purchases, duplicate orders, delayed invoices, incomplete receiving records and retrospective purchase orders.

The course therefore examines P2P as an integrated business process rather than an isolated purchasing activity. Participants develop an understanding of how procurement, operations, logistics, inventory and finance work together to maintain transactional visibility and control.

Special attention is given to remote and offshore operating conditions where conventional procurement timelines are not always practical. Emergency purchasing procedures require defined authority levels and clear documentation. Framework agreements and blanket purchase agreements require appropriate call-off controls. Materials expediting requires coordination between suppliers, freight providers, logistics teams and operational personnel. Goods receipt at remote locations requires reliable confirmation processes that support both inventory accuracy and invoice processing.

The course also examines retrospective purchase orders and the operational and governance issues created when goods or services are acquired before a formal purchase order is established. Participants consider how organisations distinguish legitimate emergencies from avoidable process failures and how procurement controls support accountability.

Institute For Oil & Gas Training delivers this programme for professionals who need practical control over procurement transactions in challenging operating environments. The content connects procurement policy with field execution, commercial discipline and financial control, helping organisations establish a more consistent Procure-to-Pay process across onshore, remote and offshore operations.

Objectives

  • Explain the complete Procure-to-Pay P2P lifecycle for remote and offshore oil and gas operations

  • Apply an effective field requisition process aligned with procurement controls and operational requirements

  • Establish appropriate emergency purchase authorisation procedures for urgent field and offshore requirements

  • Distinguish standard purchasing transactions from genuine emergency procurement situations

  • Apply purchase order controls across remote and offshore procurement activities

  • Manage call-off orders against framework agreements with appropriate commercial and approval controls

  • Understand the appropriate use of blanket purchase agreements within recurring procurement requirements

  • Coordinate procurement activities with materials expediting and supplier follow-up processes

  • Assess freight and logistics costs as part of the overall procurement transaction

  • Improve coordination between procurement, logistics, warehouse and finance functions

  • Understand the customs clearance interface within international oil and gas procurement

  • Establish reliable controls for goods receipt at remote locations

  • Strengthen three-way matching between purchase orders, goods receipts and supplier invoices

  • Identify the operational and financial risks associated with retrospective purchase orders

  • Improve transaction visibility across geographically dispersed procurement operations

  • Strengthen procurement documentation and audit trails

  • Recognise control weaknesses that contribute to delayed purchasing, receiving or payment

  • Support consistent P2P practices across field offices, offshore installations and corporate functions

Training methodology

The Procure-to-Pay P2P for Remote & Offshore Operations Training Course uses a practical corporate delivery model focused on operational application. Institute For Oil & Gas Training combines structured presentations with case studies, process mapping, scenario analysis, group exercises and procurement simulations.

Participants examine realistic oil and gas procurement situations involving remote field requirements, offshore supply constraints, urgent material shortages, supplier delays and complex logistics arrangements. These scenarios demonstrate how decisions made at the requisition stage affect purchasing, logistics, receiving, invoice processing and financial reporting later in the P2P cycle.

Case studies focus on situations such as an urgent requirement for critical maintenance materials, a delayed offshore delivery, an incomplete customs documentation package and a purchase made without an approved purchase order. Participants assess the control weaknesses, identify the responsible functions and determine appropriate process responses.

Process-mapping exercises help participants visualise the full transaction flow from field requisition to payment. The exercises establish clear relationships between requisition approval, supplier selection, purchase order creation, delivery, goods receipt, invoice matching and payment.

Procurement simulations place participants in practical decision-making situations. They assess whether a requirement should follow a standard purchasing route, framework agreement, blanket purchase agreement or emergency purchase process. They also consider the implications of call-off orders against framework agreements and the documentation needed to maintain transaction visibility.

Group exercises encourage cross-functional thinking. Procurement professionals examine the operational consequences of purchasing decisions, while finance and logistics participants consider the commercial and control implications of field-level decisions. This approach reflects the integrated nature of P2P management in oil and gas organisations.

Real-world scenarios also address materials expediting and freight coordination. Participants analyse supplier commitments, delivery requirements, transport arrangements and customs clearance interface issues to understand how logistics decisions affect procurement performance and total cost.

The methodology emphasises practical judgement, process discipline and clear accountability. Participants leave with a stronger understanding of how P2P controls operate under normal conditions and how they should be managed when operational circumstances require urgent action.

Organisational impact

A controlled Procure-to-Pay process supports operational continuity across remote and offshore oil and gas assets. The organisation benefits when procurement transactions follow clearly defined approval, ordering, receiving and payment processes.

Improved field requisition controls provide stronger visibility of operational requirements before procurement activity begins. Clear requisition information helps procurement teams identify specifications, quantities, delivery locations and required dates while reducing unnecessary clarification between field operations and purchasing functions.

Effective emergency purchase authorisation supports operational responsiveness without removing financial accountability. Defined authority levels help organisations distinguish genuine operational emergencies from purchases that bypass normal procurement planning.

Better use of framework agreements and blanket purchase agreements supports consistent commercial treatment for recurring requirements. Controlled call-off orders provide a documented connection between operational demand and existing commercial arrangements.

Materials expediting becomes more structured when supplier commitments and delivery requirements are connected to procurement priorities. Procurement teams can coordinate more effectively with logistics and operations when delayed materials are identified early and escalation routes are clearly understood.

The course also strengthens cost visibility. Freight and logistics costs can materially influence the overall economics of remote procurement. Understanding the relationship between purchasing decisions, transport requirements and delivery arrangements supports more informed commercial control.

Improved customs clearance interface management helps reduce documentation-related disruption in international supply movements. Procurement, logistics and operations personnel gain a clearer understanding of the information required to support smooth material movement.

Reliable goods receipt at remote locations strengthens inventory records and invoice processing. When receipt information is captured accurately, finance teams gain a stronger basis for invoice verification and payment approval.

The course also addresses retrospective purchase orders, which can create gaps between procurement activity, operational consumption and financial records. Establishing clear procedures for exceptional transactions strengthens accountability and improves visibility over purchasing behaviour.

From a governance perspective, the programme reinforces segregation of duties, approval controls, documentation requirements and transaction traceability. These controls support stronger internal oversight while maintaining the responsiveness required by remote and offshore operations.

For management teams, the integrated approach provides a clearer view of where procurement delays and process failures originate. Instead of treating purchasing, logistics, receiving and invoice processing as separate activities, organisations can assess the entire P2P workflow and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Personal impact

Participants develop practical knowledge of how Procure-to-Pay P2P functions within complex oil and gas operating environments. The course strengthens their ability to manage transactions across procurement, operations, logistics and finance.

Procurement professionals improve their understanding of field-level requirements and develop stronger control over requisition, ordering, supplier follow-up and purchase order processes.

Operations personnel gain a clearer understanding of how the quality and timing of field requisitions influence purchasing and delivery outcomes. They also develop greater awareness of the controls surrounding emergency purchases and retrospective purchase orders.

Finance professionals strengthen their understanding of the operational events behind procurement transactions. This supports more effective review of purchase orders, goods receipts, invoices and payment documentation.

Logistics professionals gain stronger insight into how freight, customs and delivery arrangements connect with the wider P2P process. This improves coordination between material movement and procurement requirements.

Supply chain professionals strengthen their ability to manage supplier commitments, framework arrangements, recurring requirements and materials expediting.

Managers gain a cross-functional perspective that supports better oversight of procurement performance and control effectiveness. They become better positioned to identify process bottlenecks, clarify responsibilities and improve coordination between departments.

The course also supports professional development by building practical competence in procurement governance, transaction control, supplier coordination and remote operating processes. These capabilities are relevant across upstream, midstream and downstream environments where procurement activities support geographically dispersed assets.

Who should attend

  • Procurement Managers and Procurement Officers — To strengthen control over purchasing transactions across remote and offshore operations.

  • Supply Chain Managers and Specialists — To improve coordination between procurement, suppliers, logistics and operational requirements.

  • Purchasing Professionals — To develop stronger P2P controls covering requisitions, purchase orders, supplier follow-up and invoice matching.

  • Field Operations Managers — To understand how operational requirements enter and progress through the procurement process.

  • Offshore Installation Managers — To strengthen procurement coordination for offshore material and service requirements.

  • Materials Management Professionals — To improve coordination between purchasing, receiving, inventory and material availability.

  • Warehouse and Stores Personnel — To strengthen goods receipt at remote locations and support accurate transaction records.

  • Logistics and Expediting Professionals — To manage supplier deliveries, freight requirements, customs interface and materials expediting more effectively.

  • Finance and Accounts Payable Professionals — To improve invoice verification, receiving controls and payment process visibility.

  • Commercial and Contract Professionals — To strengthen the use of framework agreements, blanket purchase agreements and controlled call-off arrangements.

  • Supply Chain and Procurement Managers — To establish consistent P2P practices across multiple operating locations.

  • Internal Control and Audit Professionals — To understand the control points and documentation requirements within remote and offshore P2P transactions.

  • Operations and Maintenance Planners — To improve procurement planning for recurring, urgent and maintenance-related material requirements.

  • Department Heads and Senior Managers — To strengthen governance, accountability and cross-functional procurement oversight.

Course outline

This module establishes the structure of the Procure-to-Pay P2P lifecycle within remote and offshore oil and gas operations. It focuses on how operational requirements move from field requisition through approval and purchasing while maintaining appropriate commercial and financial controls.

  1. ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement

    • Provides internationally recognised guidance for integrating responsible procurement principles into organisational purchasing processes.

    • Supports structured procurement decision-making and supplier management.

    • Provides useful principles for establishing consistent procurement processes across different operating environments.

    • Helps organisations consider procurement decisions within broader organisational objectives and supply chain practices.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Map the complete P2P process for remote and offshore operations

    • Apply a structured field requisition process

    • Explain the responsibilities of key P2P stakeholders

    • Establish appropriate approval routes for routine and urgent requirements

    • Identify control weaknesses within requisition and purchasing workflows

    • Strengthen transaction visibility and procurement documentation

This module examines purchasing execution after the requisition stage. It focuses on purchase order controls, framework arrangements, blanket purchasing mechanisms and emergency procurement decisions in operational environments where material availability and delivery requirements are critical.

  1. ISO 9001 Quality Management

    • Establishes internationally recognised principles for consistent and controlled organisational processes.

    • Supports process-based management and documented operational controls.

    • Provides a recognised framework for monitoring and improving process performance.

    • Its process approach is relevant to structured purchasing workflows and controlled procurement activities.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Establish effective purchase order controls

    • Apply framework agreement call-off processes appropriately

    • Understand the role of blanket purchase agreements

    • Manage urgent procurement requirements within defined approval controls

    • Identify risks associated with retrospective purchase orders

    • Improve purchasing consistency and transaction traceability

This module focuses on the movement of purchased materials from supplier to field or offshore location. It examines materials expediting, supplier delivery coordination, freight and logistics costs and the practical challenges associated with remote delivery requirements.

  1. Incoterms 2020 Rules

    • Published by the International Chamber of Commerce as globally recognised commercial rules for goods transactions.

    • Defines key responsibilities for buyers and sellers in relation to delivery, costs and risk.

    • Supports clearer understanding of transport responsibilities within international purchasing transactions.

    • Provides a recognised commercial framework for discussing delivery obligations and associated logistics responsibilities.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Coordinate materials expediting activities with procurement requirements

    • Assess freight and logistics costs within procurement transactions

    • Improve communication between suppliers, procurement and logistics teams

    • Identify delivery risks affecting remote and offshore operations

    • Understand commercial delivery responsibilities under applicable Incoterms rules

    • Strengthen escalation procedures for delayed or critical materials

This module addresses the downstream stages of the P2P process, focusing on customs clearance interface, goods receipt at remote locations and the relationship between receiving records and invoice processing. The module connects physical material movement with financial transaction control.

  1. ISO 28000 Security Management

    • Provides a recognised management system framework for security within supply chain operations.

    • Supports structured identification and management of supply chain security risks.

    • Provides principles relevant to controlled movement and handling of goods.

    • Supports a systematic approach to supply chain security management across organisational processes.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Explain the customs clearance interface within procurement activities

    • Strengthen receiving controls for remote locations

    • Improve goods receipt documentation

    • Connect physical receipt information with purchase order records

    • Support effective three-way invoice matching

    • Identify discrepancies between orders, receipts and invoices

    • Improve coordination between logistics, warehouse and finance teams

This module integrates the preceding topics into a structured P2P governance model. It focuses on transaction control, exception management, retrospective purchase orders, performance monitoring and continuous improvement across remote and offshore procurement environments.

  1. ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management

    • Provides an internationally recognised framework for establishing, implementing and maintaining anti-bribery management controls.

    • Supports organisational procedures designed to prevent, detect and address bribery risks.

    • Provides principles relevant to procurement activities involving suppliers, contractors and commercial transactions.

    • Reinforces the importance of controlled processes, responsibilities and documented management systems.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Strengthen governance across the complete P2P lifecycle

    • Identify procurement control weaknesses and exception risks

    • Establish clearer controls for retrospective purchase orders

    • Improve management of emergency procurement exceptions

    • Strengthen supplier and transaction oversight

    • Develop practical approaches to P2P process improvement

    • Improve accountability across procurement, operations, logistics and finance

    • Support consistent P2P governance across remote and offshore locations

Certificate

Attendees who complete the Procure-to-Pay P2P for Remote & Offshore Operations Training Course receive a Certificate of Completion from Institute For Oil & Gas Training.

The certificate is issued upon completion of the course and requires attendance throughout the programme in accordance with the course attendance requirement.

Course dates

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £4,000

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £4,000

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £4,000

  • Europe

    Middle East

    Asia

    Africa

    North America

    Online

    Fee: £4,000

Fees include tuition, course materials and refreshments. Need different dates or a different city? Ask about your preferred date.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Procure-to-Pay P2P for Remote & Offshore Operations course cover?

The course covers the complete P2P lifecycle for remote and offshore operations, including the field requisition process, purchase orders, emergency procurement, framework agreements, materials expediting, logistics, customs, goods receipt, invoice matching and P2P governance.

Who is this course designed for?

The programme is designed for procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, materials management, finance, operations, maintenance and commercial professionals working with remote and offshore oil and gas activities.

How does the course address emergency procurement?

The course examines emergency purchase authorisation, urgent field requirements, approval controls, documentation and exception management. Participants learn how emergency purchasing fits within a controlled P2P process.

Does the course cover logistics and customs requirements?

Yes. The course addresses materials expediting, freight and logistics costs, customs clearance interface, supplier documentation and delivery coordination for remote and offshore locations.

What certificate is provided after completing the course?

Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion from Institute For Oil & Gas Training upon finishing the course, subject to meeting the required attendance requirement.

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