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Course Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Our 10-day training courses consist of 2 modules that can be booked as a complete 10-day program or as individual 5-day courses.

Introduction

E-procurement is the process through which businesses buy and sell goods and services online. As companies increasingly adopt this method, they are discovering that e-procurement not only streamlines operations but also results in substantial cost savings. This detailed training course on e-procurement and purchasing management focuses on the development and management of e-procurement systems within organizations, ultimately leading to the effective management of the entire procurement process.

The Complete Course on e-Procurement & Purchasing Management aims to teach how to implement an e-procurement system for organizations involved in online transactions. The course delves into the various stages of the process's implementation. Additionally, it covers the necessary skills to lead a procurement team to top-tier performance, addressing common performance gaps that need to be bridged for purchasing management to drive continuous improvements. This training will help learners understand how to provide and measure procurement contributions to the organization, ensuring that this essential function can be effectively evaluated.

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Learn the principles of e-procurement
  • Understand the requirements needed to develop an e-procurement system
  • Understand how to implement an e-procurement system
  • Learn how to manage an e-procurement system
  • Develop strategic purchasing plans
  • Discuss how to improve internal customer service
  • Explore many ways of reporting key performance indicators (KPI)
  • See how to apply past supplier performance for better selection
  • Appreciate the principles of negotiation
  • Be presented with the most important competencies for purchasing personnel

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is especially tailored to business leaders of today. Participants that hold leadership positions and who have been identified by their organisation as a key part of the company's succession plan are encouraged to 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
  • Those who are involved in the planning, evaluation, preparation and management of tenders, awards, contracts and purchases that cover the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services and who are in organizations whose leadership want high levels of competency in those involved in contracts and purchasing activities

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. Participants will increase their knowledge base and skill sets through a variety of instructional methods including lecture by an experienced practitioner and consultant who has considerable first-hand experience and group exercises and group discussions covering current practices and their relationship to the implementation of new concepts.

Course Content

MODULE I

The Complete Course on e-Procurement

Day 1
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
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
Day 4
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
Day 5
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
MODULE II

The Complete Course on Procurement Strategy Management

Day 6
Day One: Steps to Becoming World Class
  • What World Class Procurement Departments do differently
  • Category Management & Strategic Sourcing
  • The Kraljic Matrix
  • Winning Procurement Competencies
  • Build a Solid Business Case
Day 7
Day Two: Evaluating Your Own Operation
  • Procurement Gap & Benchmarking Analysis
  • Spend & Opportunity Analysis
  • Developing the Procurement Department Strategic Plan
  • Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPI) For Procurement
  • Material Chain Management
Day 8
Day Three: Continuous Improvement Roadmap
  • Key Enablers of Procurement
  • Agile Procurement
  • Supplier Pricing and Managing Price
  • Cost Reduction Strategies
  • Digitalisation
Day 9
Day Four: Supplier Management Approaches
  • Supplier Classification System
  • Supplier Qualification Methods
  • Supplier Performance Metrics
  • Managing Procurement Risks
  • Contract Management
Day 10
Day Five: Improving the Image of Procurement
  • Global Sourcing
  • Market Intelligence
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Keeping Current in the profession

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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