Procurement and Supply Chain Management

e-Procurement

e-Procurement refers to the business-to-business purchase and sale of goods and services over the Internet. For many Fortune 500 companies and large local organizations, applying best practices in e-Procurement is becoming an essential skill for all employees and suppliers involved in the procurement process. This The Complete Course on e-Procurement training course delves into the key elements of effective e-Procurement, focusing on people, processes, and technology tailored to various organizational needs. The course begins with a brief overview of End-to-End Procurement before exploring the “e” perspective. It then maps the End-to-End Procurement process to the latest e-Procurement systems and traditional ERP systems. Participants will examine the business case for modern e-Procurement compared to traditional ERP systems (Procure-to-Pay) and will be introduced to a best-practice approach for implementing an e-Procurement system in depth.

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€1,725 + VAT
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Frankfurt - Germany
€1,625 + VAT
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Barcelona - Spain
€1,925 + VAT
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Frankfurt - Germany
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Rome - Italy
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Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
€1,400 + VAT
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Why Attend

e-Procurement refers to the business-to-business purchase and sale of goods and services over the Internet. For many Fortune 500 companies and large local organizations, applying best practices in e-Procurement is becoming an essential skill for all employees and suppliers involved in the procurement process.

This The Complete Course on e-Procurement training course delves into the key elements of effective e-Procurement, focusing on people, processes, and technology tailored to various organizational needs.

The course begins with a brief overview of End-to-End Procurement before exploring the “e” perspective. It then maps the End-to-End Procurement process to the latest e-Procurement systems and traditional ERP systems.

Participants will examine the business case for modern e-Procurement compared to traditional ERP systems (Procure-to-Pay) and will be introduced to a best-practice approach for implementing an e-Procurement system in depth.

Course Objectives
  • Learn the Differences Between Traditional ERP vs e-Procurement
  • Understand the Requirements Needed to Develop an e-Procurement System
  • Appreciate the Best Practice in an e-Procurement Implementation
  • Grasp the Importance and Techniques in Change Management to e-Procurement
  • Learn How to Manage and Reap the Benefits of e-Procurement
Designed for

This program is intended for professionals involved in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

  • Professionals in Purchasing, Procurement and Supply Management Operations and Finance
  • All Those Interested in the Development and Implementation of an e-Procurement System
  • Suppliers who Deal with Customers Using e-Procurement System
  • Professionals in IT Project Management, Change Management
Course Methodology

This course uses instructor-led sessions, guided discussion, and practical exercises built around Day One: Traditional Procurement Procedures, Day Two: e-Procurement Development, Day Three: e-Procurement Models and Negotiation, and day four: e-procurement management.

Course content
Day1

Day One: Traditional Procurement Procedures

  • Procurement in the organization
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Supplier evaluation and performance
  • Apply performance to procurement decisions
  • What is e-procurement
  • Pre-requisites for developing an e-procurement system
Day2

Day Two: e-Procurement Development

  • Steps in developing an e-procurement system
  • The capabilities of e-procurement
  • Developing an e-procurement internal customer ordering and approvals system
  • Developing an e-quotation preparations system
  • Developing an e-quotation evaluation system
  • Developing an e-purchase order system
Day3

Day Three: e-Procurement Models and Negotiation

  • E-Procurement business models
  • Avoiding confrontational negotiating
  • New techniques in influencing
  • Understanding the other negotiator’s power
  • Negotiating pressure points and countermeasures
  • Negotiation exercises
Day4

Day Four: e-Procurement Management

  • E-procurement workflows
  • E-procurement processes
  • Managing an e-procurement system
  • E-procurement hardware and software
  • E-procurement user administration
  • E-procurement
Day5

Day Five: Organizational Improvement through e-Procurement

  • Integrating e-procurement systems into the business process
  • Integration issues
  • E-procurement and contract law
  • Contracts and electronic signatures
  • Contract formation and e-trading
  • Making changes in the organization
The certificate

SPARK Training Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who attend and complete the full training course.

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