Program overview:

“In less than a decade e-sourcing has advanced from a novel tool set for efficient online negotiations to a widely-used platform for automating and controlling data and processes across the strategic sourcing lifecycle - from initial spending and requirements analysis through post-bid award allocation and compliance management” (Aberdeen Group).

During the e-hype end 90’s, it started with e-auctions with a strong focus on price reduction, followed by the introduction of e-RfI’s, e-RfP’s and e-RfQ’s. Depending on the maturity of purchasing organizations, e-Sourcing becomes more strategic.

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E-learning, 2 hours

Classroom, 1 day

Target audience:

• with a bachelor or master degree (or on equivalent level via work experience) with at least 1 year of purchasing experience;
• who want to acquire the appropriate know-how to be effective when involved in e-sourcing projects;
• with limited or no e-sourcing experience but having e-sourcing objectives;
• with e-sourcing experience and willing to share it with other buyers and eager to learn from others;
• at management level who want to acquire tactical and operational backgrounds of e-sourcing.