E-PROCUREMENT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS – DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND MANAGING PROCESS

Content

Creating a Procurement Strategy

• Purchasing vs. Ordering
• Specification Responsibility
• An Objective Environment
• Auditing the Process
• Procurement Acts

Planning a Tender

• Common Tender Strategies
• Planning the Process
• Different Formats of Communication
• Creating Tender Paperwork

Creating a Supplier Management Strategy

• Why Measure Suppliers
• Setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Measuring Suppliers to the Appropriate Level
• Delegation and Relationship
• Using Information Internally

E-Procurement Strategies

• Electronic Catalogues
• Setting Up E-Procurement Channels
• Searching for International Suppliers
• Following Due Process

Role of IT in Procurement

• Internet Based Applications
• Websites, Email and Search Engines
• E-invoice, e-receipt and e-documents
• Searching for Suppliers, Goods and Services

International Practices

• Barriers to International Trades
• Avoiding Fraud in International Market
• Building Relationship with Trusted Suppliers
• Foreign Exchanges (Forex)

FOR WHOM: Procurement Managers, Buyers, Purchasing Managers, Heads of Departments, Supervisors, Managers, Accountants, Auditors, Financial Planning, Directors and Others who are responsible for purchasing strategy.

DATE:                 7th – 9th April, 2025

                            8th – 10th December, 2025