Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Professional training course
e-Procurement
Course Introduction e-Procurement refers to the business-to-business purchase and sale of goods and services over the In... The outline covers Traditional Procurement Procedures, e-Procurement Development, e-Procurement...
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
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 18 - 22 May 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This programme is designed for professionals responsible for strategy, operations, transformation, or delivery leadership.
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?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala lumpur, London, Munich.
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