Name: Mini MBA: e-Procurement & Purchasing Management Training Course
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Course Introduction

This online training course is an exciting two module COPEX programme looking at the important and cost cutting topic of e-Procurement and the complete procurement process. Many organisations either do not have or are having experiences with e-Procurement, this training course looks at solving the problems as well as improving processes in order to maximise the benefits of e-Procurement to the organisation.

The second part of this stimulating and informative training course examines a vital part of the organisation - procurement and how to improve the organisation’s procedures to benefit both suppliers and customers.

Objectives

By the end of this COPEX online training course, you will be able to:

Examine the Processes of e-Procurement
Develop Improvements to e-Procurement
Understand How to Use e-Procurement More Effectively
Appreciate How Procurement Can Improve the Bottom Line
Understand How to Make the Procurement Department More Productive
Know How to Make Significant Savings in the Organisation’s Costs

Who Should Attend?

This COPEX online training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

Purchasing
Procurement
Contracts
Finance
Supply chain

Course Outline

Day 1: Traditional Procurement Procedures

The Organization’s Procurement Function
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Selection and Evaluation and Performance
An Introduction to e-Procurement
What is Needed to Develop an e-Procurement System?

Day 2: The Development of e-Procurement

Developing the Steps for an e-Procurement System
What can an e-Procurement do for the Organisation
Components of an e-Procurement System Components
Internal Customer Ordering and Approvals System through e-Procurement
Developing an E-quotation Preparations and Evaluation System
Evaluating an E-quotation System

Day 3: e-Procurement Models and Negotiation

E-procurement in the Organisation
Negotiating techniques to Avoiding Confrontational Negotiating
New Techniques in Influencing
Understanding the Power in Negotiating
Negotiating Pressure points and Countermeasures
Negotiation Exercises

Day 4: e-Procurement Management

e-Procurement Risk and Workflows
e-Procurement Processes
e-Procurement Hardware and Software
e-Procurement User Administration
e-Procurement Security

Day 5: Organizational Improvement through e-Procurement

Integrating e-Procurement Systems into the Organisation
Integration Issues
e-Procurement and Contract Law
Contracts and Electronic Signatures
Contract Formation and e-trading
Making Changes in the Organization

Day 6: 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: 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: Continuous Improvement Roadmap

Key Enablers of Procurement
Agile Procurement
Supplier Pricing and Managing Price
Cost Reduction Strategies
Digitalisation

Day 9: Supplier Management Approaches

Supplier Classification System
Supplier Qualification Methods
Supplier Performance Metrics
Managing Procurement Risks
Contract Management

Day 10: Improving the Image of Procurement

Global Sourcing
Market Intelligence
Stakeholder Management
Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
Keeping Current in the profession

Certificate

A COPEX e-Certificate will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the online training course

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This Mini MBA: e-Procurement & Purchasing Management Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

Absolutely. Every participant who successfully completes the Mini MBA: e-Procurement & Purchasing Management Training Course earns an COPEX Certificate of Completion — a recognised mark of professional achievement. Depending on the specific course, it may also qualify for Training credits, which will be clearly noted in the course details.

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