Course description

THE CONFERENCE

Executive E-Procurement Conference Series

Series 1 Theme: Strategic Leadership in Digital Procurement: Driving Efficiency, Transparency, and Value
Series 2 Theme: Mastering the End-to-End Digital Procurement Process: From Planning to Payment

In an era where digital transformation is redefining public service delivery, procurement stands at the forefront of innovation, accountability, and strategic governance. The Executive E-Procurement Conference Series offers a transformative platform designed for senior executives, procurement leaders, and government stakeholders to explore the evolving landscape of digital procurement systems and their impact on public sector efficiency, transparency, and value creation.

The first series, focuses on equipping leaders with strategic insights and policy frameworks that drive institutional reform and reduce procurement fraud. It delves into the foundations of digital procurement leadership, exploring transparency tools, e-Governance structures, and international compliance standards relevant to public service environments.

The second series, moves from strategy to execution, offering an in-depth exploration of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from planning and tendering to contract execution and payment. With hands-on simulations, case studies, and digital platform demonstrations, this advanced series empowers participants to digitize, automate, and optimize their procurement functions in alignment with global best practices.

Together, these two high-level conferences provide a comprehensive learning experience that bridges leadership strategy with practical implementation, enabling institutions to modernize procurement systems, enhance service delivery, and build public trust.

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

Series 1: Executive E-Procurement Conference

Theme: Strategic Leadership in Digital Procurement: Driving Efficiency, Transparency, and Value

Participants will be able to:

·      understand the fundamentals of e-procurement and its role in transforming public sector operations;

·      demonstrate leadership in driving digital procurement reform within government institutions;

·      align procurement strategies with national development goals and public financial management systems;

·      apply international frameworks (e.g., UNCITRAL, OECD, world bank guidelines) to ensure procurement integrity;

·      enhance transparency and reduce corruption risks through digital tools and open contracting practices;

·      evaluate and select appropriate e-procurement platforms based on institutional needs and scalability;

·      promote ethical procurement practices and stakeholder trust through accountable systems; and

·      develop a strategic roadmap for initiating or improving e-procurement systems within their ministries or agencies.

???? Series 2: Advanced Executive E-Procurement Conference

Theme: Mastering the End-to-End Digital Procurement Process: From Planning to Payment

Participants will be able to:

·      design and manage complete digital procurement cycles—from needs assessment to supplier payment;

·      use e-tendering tools to issue RFPS, evaluate bids, and award contracts digitally;

·      implement contract lifecycle management systems to track, amend, and monitor agreements in real time;

·      integrate procurement systems with financial and ERP platforms for streamlined operations;

·      manage supplier performance using scorecards, compliance checks, and risk tools;

·      apply spend analytics and dashboards to gain real-time insight into procurement performance;

·      use hands-on simulations to practice e-procurement scenarios and gain technical confidence; and

·      develop institutional action plans to optimize procurement processes using data-driven decision-making.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

·      Directors of Procurement

·      Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs)

·      Heads of Supply Chain Management Units

·      Permanent Secretaries

·      Directors of Finance and Administration

·      Budget and Planning Officers

·      Project & Program Managers (including donor-funded projects)

·      Public Sector Auditors and Inspectors

·      Heads of ICT/ERP Units in Government Agencies

·      Procurement Compliance and Risk Officers

·      Government Tender Board Members

·      State and Federal Ministry Procurement Officials

·      Legislative Oversight Officers on Procurement and Budget

·      Public Financial Management (PFM) Officers

·      Heads of Regulatory Agencies and Procurement Councils

·      e-Government Coordinators and Digital Transformation Leads

·      Procurement Policy Analysts and Advisors

·      Training and Capacity Development Managers in MDAs

·      Internal Auditors and Anti-Corruption Desk Officers

·      Representatives of Development Agencies/Procurement Reform Units

·      Officials from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)

·      Government leaders and officials in Finance Department

·      Directors of Planning, Budget, and Research

·      Finance and Accounting Officers

·      Public Procurement and Governance Officers

·      Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officers

·      Policy Makers and Strategy Advisers

·      Auditors and Treasury Officials

·      National Assembly staff handling oversight and reporting

·      University and Research Institute Leaders

·      Officers involved in donor-funded projects and reporting

CONFERENCE CONTENT

Series 1

???? MODULE 1: The Evolution of Procurement and the Rise of e-Procurement

·       Public procurement: From manual to digital

·       Global trends in government e-Procurement adoption

·       e-Procurement in the context of public financial management

·       Challenges and opportunities in digital transformation

???? MODULE 2: Strategic Procurement Leadership for the Public Sector

·       Procurement as a strategic governance tool

·       Role of top executives in procurement transformation

·       Ethics, transparency, and accountability in leadership

·       Designing procurement policies aligned with national goals

???? MODULE 3: Digital Procurement Ecosystems and Tools

·       Components of a typical e-Procurement system

·       Overview of global platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa, etc.)

·       Key modules: e-sourcing, e-tendering, contract management, e-catalogs

·       Evaluating and selecting appropriate systems

???? MODULE 4: Public Procurement Legal Frameworks & Compliance

·       National and international procurement laws and standards

·       Regulatory requirements: UNCITRAL Model Law, OECD guidelines

·       Risk identification and legal audit readiness

·       Contracting authorities' roles and responsibilities

???? MODULE 5: Building Transparency, Accountability & Public Trust

·       Open contracting and open data standards

·       Anti-corruption mechanisms in e-Procurement

·       Creating real-time public dashboards

·       Case studies: Transparent procurement in action

???? MODULE 6: Public Sector Change Management in Digital Procurement

·       Leading institutional change and stakeholder engagement

·       Procurement transformation strategy: vision to execution

·       Managing resistance and building a procurement culture

·       Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for procurement reforms

???? MODULE 7: Capacity Development and Human Resource Strategy

·       Skill gaps in digital procurement

·       Designing training and professional development plans

·       Building agile and tech-savvy procurement teams

·       Certifying and accrediting procurement professionals

???? MODULE 8: Executive Action Planning

·       Reflecting on institutional challenges

·       Creating a roadmap for procurement modernization

·       Developing leadership commitments

·       Peer review and strategic feedback session

???? SERIES 2: ADVANCED EXECUTIVE
E-PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE

Theme: Mastering the End-to-End Digital Procurement Process: From Planning to Payment

???? MODULE 1: Strategic Procurement Planning and Budget Alignment

·       Identifying institutional procurement needs

·       Preparing procurement plans aligned with budget cycles

·       Market analysis and vendor mapping

·       Setting procurement KPIs and performance indicators

???? MODULE 2: Digital Sourcing, Tendering, and Bidding

·       Creating and publishing digital RFPs and RFQs

·       Digital bid opening, evaluation, and scoring

·       Prequalification and vendor screening tools

·       Managing e-tender platforms and stakeholder access

???? MODULE 3: Supplier Relationship and Lifecycle Management

·       Supplier registration and digital onboarding

·       Vendor verification and blacklisting mechanisms

·       Supplier communication portals and feedback systems

·       Performance-based evaluation and contract renewal criteria

???? MODULE 4: Contract Management and Digital Execution

·       Developing digital contract templates and libraries

·       Monitoring SLAs and KPIs in real-time

·       Document control, versioning, and archiving

·       Termination, variation, and renewal workflows

???? MODULE 5: Purchase Order Management to Payment Automation

·       Automating PO generation and approval workflows

·       Goods received notes (GRN), e-invoicing, and three-way matching

·       Integration with treasury and payment platforms

·       Managing delays and exceptions in digital systems

???? MODULE 6: Data-Driven Procurement and Spend Analytics

·       Procurement dashboards and visualization tools

·       Tracking savings, efficiency, and supplier delivery metrics

·       Forecasting procurement trends using AI and predictive analytics

·       Procurement intelligence for reform design

???? MODULE 7: End-to-End e-Procurement Simulation

·       Guided simulation: From planning to contract close-out

·       Group-based procurement scenario exercises

·       Simulated bid evaluation and system alerts

·       Performance reviews and lessons learned

???? MODULE 8: Institutional Implementation Planning

·       Diagnostic assessment: Where are we now?

·       Designing tailored e-Procurement action plans

·       Digital maturity self-assessment

Developing timelines, milestones, and accountability structures

What will i learn?

• Understand the fundamentals of e-procurement and its role in transforming public sector operations
• Demonstrate leadership in driving digital procurement reform within government institutions
• Align procurement strategies with national development goals and public financial management systems
• Apply international frameworks (e.g., UNCITRAL, OECD, world bank guidelines) to ensure procurement integrity
• Enhance transparency and reduce corruption risks through digital tools and open contracting practices

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