This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the end-to-end e-procurement process, from requisition to payment. Participants will learn how to digitize procurement workflows using electronic platforms, understand system modules (like e-bidding, vendor registration, e-invoicing), and ensure alignment with PPRA regulations and international best practices.
The session includes live demonstrations and case studies on how organizations implement e-tendering systems, manage vendor portals, and reduce procurement cycle times.
How is this Workshop Helpful?
In an era where transparency, speed, and traceability are non-negotiable, e-procurement transforms how public and private entities source goods and services. This workshop equips you to move away from manual processes, avoid paperwork bottlenecks, and build an audit-ready, tech-enabled procurement framework.
What Will You Be Able to Do After Attending?
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Understand each step of the e-procurement lifecycle
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Navigate common e-procurement platforms and tools
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Digitally manage RFQs, tenders, contracts, and vendor communications
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Ensure compliance with electronic bidding regulations (PPRA, donor, internal)
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Evaluate and select e-procurement software based on organizational needs
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Identify cyber risks and data integrity issues in digital procurement
What Will You Learn?
- Key components of an e-procurement system (vendor portals, bid management, approval chains)
- Setup and management of e-bidding platforms (e.g., E-PADS, SAP Ariba, Oracle, or custom ERPs)
- How to publish tenders, receive bids, and evaluate proposals digitally
- Benefits and challenges of transitioning to an e-procurement environment
- Digital documentation and audit trail practices
- Security considerations: digital signatures, user authentication, and data protection
- Overview of relevant legal and regulatory compliance (e.g., PPRA rules)