INTRODUCTION
e-Procurement is the business to business purchase and sale of supplies and services over the Internet. More and more organizations are viewing the application of best practices in e-procurement as being essential skill sets needed by all employees involved in the procurement process. This IRES training course focuses on the development of e-procurement in an organization that then leads onto the management of the complete e-procurement process.
This IRES e-Procurement training course develops how to establish an e-procurement system within an organization that needs to purchase through the Internet. The important stage of managing the process is discussed in some depth. We establish how to provide and measure procurement contributions to the organization so that this critical function and all those in it can be elevated to be seen as a core organization competency.
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Professionals in Purchasing and procurement,
- Procurement and Supply Management Operations officers
- Procurement and purchasing officers
- All government purchasing and procurement managers
- All NGO staffs in finance and procurement department
- All those interested in the development and implementation of an e-procurement system.
Course Level:
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this IRES training seminar, you will learn to:
- Learn the differences of e-procurement
- 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.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
Module 4 - e-Procurement Management
- E-procurement Workflows
- E-procurement Processes
- E-procurement Hardware and Software
- E-procurement User Administration
- E-procurement Security
Module 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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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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