What You'll Learn
Gain expertise in E-Procurement Strategies. Our training course covers critical topics like online bidding, reverse auctions, and supplier management.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
FeaturedElectronic contracting and the automation of business transactions, such as acquiring goods or services between trade partners, are referred to as “e-Procurement”. e-Procurement can be used within the private sector or between private and public sector transactions. Cost saving and efficiency advantages encourage changing their traditional process to e-Procurement. The electronic handling of tasks simplifies the process, increases transaction speed, and enables virtual relationships with suppliers. It will allow resources to focus more on value-added tasks.
This e-Procurement Strategies training course will help participants to develop and manage an efficient e-Procurement process system. You will learn how to establish an e-procurement system that can take care of the purchase-to-pay process for your organization through the Internet. You will understand the different stages of the e-Procurement implementation process in detail. It will cover developing strategic purchasing plans and managing key performance indicators (KPIs).
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
The e-Procurement Strategies training course is designed for a wide range of professionals including:
- Professionals in Purchasing
- Procurement and Supply Management Professionals
- Operations and Finance Professionals
- Business Leaders Responsible for Company’s Succession Plan
- All those interested in the development and implementation of an e-procurement system
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Improves operational efficiency and reduces costs.
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Leads to better resource allocation.
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Enhances competitiveness and supplier relationships.
Personal Impact
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Provides an in-demand skill set for a career in supply chain management.
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Is crucial for career progression into strategic procurement roles.
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Builds the confidence to lead digital transformation initiatives.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Learn the differences between an e-procurement system
- Understand the requirements needed to develop an e-procurement system
- Appreciate the principles of negotiation
- Understand how to implement an e-procurement system
- Learn how to manage an e-procurement system
- See how to improve supplier selection and performance
- Learn how to develop strategic purchasing plans
- Achieve Organizational Improvement through e-Procurement
Course Outline
Module 1: Traditional Procurement Procedures
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Procurement in the organization
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Strategic sourcing
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Supplier evaluation and performance
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Apply performance to procurement decisions
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What is e-procurement
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Pre-requisites for developing an e-procurement system
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Case Study: Lessons from a company transitioning from traditional procurement to e-procurement
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Practical Exercise: Evaluate a sample supplier and determine its suitability for e-procurement integration
Module 2: E-Procurement Development
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Steps in developing an e-procurement system
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The capabilities of e-procurement
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Developing an e-procurement internal customer ordering and approvals system
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Developing an e-quotation preparations system
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Developing an e-quotation evaluation system
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Developing an e-purchase order system
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Case Study: Successful implementation of an internal e-procurement approval system
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Practical Exercise: Design a sample e-quotation preparation and evaluation workflow
Module 3: E-Procurement Models and Negotiation
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E-Procurement business models
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Avoiding confrontational negotiating
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New techniques for influencing
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Understanding the other negotiator’s power
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Negotiating pressure points and countermeasures
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Case Study: Negotiation success stories using e-procurement models
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Practical Exercise: Role-play negotiation between supplier and procurement team using e-procurement scenarios
Module 4: E-Procurement Management
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E-procurement workflows
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E-procurement processes
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Managing an e-procurement system
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E-procurement hardware and software
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E-procurement user administration
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Case Study: Streamlining procurement operations through effective system management
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Practical Exercise: Configure a sample e-procurement user administration and process workflow
Module 5: Organizational Improvement through E-Procurement
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Integrating e-procurement systems into the business process
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Integration issues
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E-procurement and contract law
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Contracts and electronic signatures
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Contract formation and e-trading
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Making changes in the organization
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Case Study: Organizational transformation through full e-procurement integration
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Practical Exercise: Develop a strategic roadmap to integrate e-procurement into an organization’s business processes
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
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Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
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| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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