Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Course Introduction
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.
Training Objectives
By the end of this training course, you will be able to:
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
Who should Attend?
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
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
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Traditional Procurement Procedures
- Procurement in the organization
- Strategic sourcing
- Supplier evaluation and performance
- Apply performance to procurement decisions
- Coffee break
- Apply performance to procurement decisions (continued)
- What is e-procurement
- Pre-requisites for developing an e-procurement system
Day 2
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
- Coffee break
- Developing an e-procurement internal customer ordering and approvals system (continued)
- Developing an e-quotation preparations system
- Developing an e-quotation evaluation system
- Developing an e-purchase order system
Day 3
e-Procurement Models and Negotiation
- E-Procurement business models
- Avoiding confrontational negotiating
- New techniques in influencing
- Coffee break
- New techniques in influencing (continued)
- Understanding the other negotiator’s power
- Negotiating pressure points and countermeasures
- Negotiation exercises
Day 4
e-Procurement Management
- E-procurement workflows
- E-procurement processes
- Managing an e-procurement system
- Coffee break
- Managing an e-procurement system (continued)
- E-procurement hardware and software
- E-procurement user administration
- E-procurement
Day 5
Organizational Improvement through e-Procurement
- Integrating e-procurement systems into the business process
- Integration issues
- E-procurement and contract law
- Coffee break
- E-procurement and contract law (continued)
- Contracts and electronic signatures
- Contract formation and e-trading
- Making changes in the organization
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does e-Procurement cover?
This course covers Procurement and Supply Chain Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 19 - 23 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, London, Munich, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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