Digital Innovation and Transformation

Digital Procurement and e-Sourcing

Digital tools are transforming procurement, from e-sourcing and e-auctions to supplier portals, contract management systems and spend analytics. This course shows procurement professionals how to select and use digital solutions across source-to-pay, run effective e-tenders and reverse auctions, and build a roadmap for procurement digitalisation.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Digital procurement reduces cycle times, improves compliance and gives better visibility of spend. You will learn how to choose and use tools that make a real difference.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Tool demonstrations, e-auction simulations, process mapping exercises and case studies of procurement transformation.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Map the digital source-to-pay landscape
Run e-tenders and electronic reverse auctions
Use supplier portals and onboarding tools
Apply spend analytics and contract management systems
Build a business case for procurement technology
Plan a digital procurement roadmap

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Procurement and purchasing managers
Category managers and buyers
Procurement systems specialists
Finance professionals involved in P2P
Public sector procurement officers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

E-sourcing
Technology selection
Process digitisation
Spend visibility
Change management

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Digital Procurement Landscape

09:00–10:08Source-to-pay processes
10:08–11:00Technology categories
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Technology categories (continued)
11:45–12:53Maturity assessment
12:53–14:00Exercise: current state map

Day 2E-Sourcing

09:00–10:08E-tender design
10:08–11:00Reverse auction strategies
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Reverse auction strategies (continued)
11:45–12:53Evaluation and award tools
12:53–14:00Simulation: reverse auction

Day 3Supplier and Contract Tools

09:00–10:08Supplier portals and onboarding
10:08–11:00Contract lifecycle management
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Contract lifecycle management (continued)
11:45–12:53Catalogues and guided buying
12:53–14:00Demonstration: supplier portal

Day 4Spend Analytics

09:00–10:08Spend data classification
10:08–11:00Savings opportunities
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Savings opportunities (continued)
11:45–12:53Dashboards for procurement
12:53–14:00Workshop: spend cube analysis

Day 5Building the Roadmap

09:00–10:08Business case and benefits
10:08–11:00Vendor selection
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Vendor selection (continued)
11:45–12:53Adoption and change
12:53–14:00Roadmap draft

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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