An Intensive 5-day Training Course
e-Procurement: Developing, Implementing and Managing the Complete Process
Driving Digital Procurement for Smarter Business Decisions
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INTRODUCTION
Integrating online systems into procurement functions is critical for achieving efficiency, transparency, and cost control. e-Procurement—the electronic management of purchasing activities through internet-based platforms—is transforming traditional procurement into a strategic, value-driven process. Organizations that implement e-Procurement solutions can streamline supplier interactions, automate workflows, and gain real-time visibility across the procurement lifecycle.
This e-Procurement training course by EuroMaTech explores how to develop, implement, and manage a complete e-Procurement system tailored to organizational needs. It covers everything from initial system setup and integration to strategic supplier engagement and digital negotiation. Participants will learn how to leverage e-Procurement technologies to improve purchasing efficiency, reduce procurement cycle times, and contribute measurable value to the business.
By the end of this e-Procurement Developing and Managing Course, attendees will understand how to transform procurement from a cost center into a strategic function, fully aligned with digital business objectives.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
This e-Procurement course aims to equip participants with the tools and knowledge to:
- Understand various procurement models and the evolution of e-Procurement
- Develop the internal infrastructure needed to implement an e-Procurement system
- Apply the principles of digital negotiation and contract management
- Manage and monitor end-to-end e-Procurement workflows
- Align procurement objectives with broader organizational goals through technology-driven processes
- Improve supplier relationship management using digital tools
- Evaluate and enhance procurement performance using key metrics and analytics
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This e-Procurement training course is suitable for professionals:
- Procurement and Purchasing Managers
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Contract and Sourcing Officers
- Finance and Operations Managers
- IT and Systems Integration Specialists Supporting Procurement Functions
- Anyone Seeking to Implement or Improve an e-Procurement System in Their Organization
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This e-Procurement Managing Course uses a practical, experience-based learning model. Facilitated by industry experts, the course includes:
- Interactive lectures based on real-world procurement challenges
- Group exercises simulating e-Procurement implementation scenarios
- Case studies and current best practices from leading organizations
- Digital strategy workshops focused on procurement process optimization
- Collaborative discussions on negotiation tactics, supplier engagement, and system management
Participants will engage in actionable learning, leaving the course with a roadmap for establishing and managing a successful e-Procurement process.
TRAINING SUMMARY
This comprehensive e-Procurement training course offers professionals a robust framework for transforming procurement through digital technologies. From developing the initial strategy to managing supplier relationships and performance, the course empowers participants to lead procurement modernization in their organizations.
Participants will be equipped to implement secure, scalable, and efficient e-Procurement systems that drive value, support compliance, and enhance supply chain agility. By adopting best practices in e-Procurement management, organizations can elevate procurement to a core strategic function that supports growth and innovation.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Day 1: Traditional Procurement Procedures
- Procurement in the Organization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Selection
- Supplier Evaluation and Performance
- Apply Performance to Procurement Decisions
- 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
- Components of an e-Procurement System
- 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
- Developing an e-Tendering System
Day 3: e-Procurement Models and Negotiation
- E-Procurement Business Models
- Avoiding Confrontational Negotiating
- Negotiating with an Angry Person
- New Techniques in Influencing
- Understanding the other Negotiator’s Power
- Negotiating Pressure Points and Countermeasures
- Negotiation Exercises
Day 4: e-Procurement Management
- e-Procurement Workflows
- e-Procurement Processes
- e-Procurement Hardware and Software
- e-Procurement User Administration
- e-Procurement Security
Day 5: Organizational Improvement through eProcurement
- 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
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ACCREDITATION
EuroMaTech is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Euromatech is a Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) approved training institute in Dubai, licensed and approved to deliver training courses in the UAE.
The KHDA is the regulatory authority in the UAE, that oversees administering, approving, supervising, and controlling the activities of various education providers in the UAE. We are proud of our commitment to ensuring quality training courses and status as a KHDA-approved training provider.
