Upon completion of this masterclass, participants will be able to:

• Develop a comprehensive business case and strategic roadmap for digital procurement transformation.
• Conduct a detailed assessment of their organization’s digital procurement maturity.
• Gain a deep, functional understanding of the capabilities of SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, and Oracle Procurement Cloud.
• Design and optimize end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes using modern digital tools.
• Master the principles of data management and analytics to drive procurement intelligence.
• Lead the change management process to ensure successful user adoption and value realization.
• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies like AI, RPA, and blockchain to procurement.

• Procurement, Sourcing, and Supply Chain Leaders (CPOs, VPs, Directors)
• IT Leaders and Business Partners for Procurement and Finance
• ERP Implementation and Project Managers
• Senior Procurement, Category, and Commodity Managers
• Finance and P2P Process Owners

Day 1: Strategy and Vision for Digital Procurement

Module 1: The Digital Procurement Imperative

• The Fourth Industrial Revolution and its impact on procurement
• The anatomy of a world-class digital procurement organization
• Aligning digital procurement strategy with enterprise goals
• Case Study: How a market leader achieved competitive advantage through digital procurement

Module 2: Building the Business Case and Roadmap

• Assessing digital maturity and identifying key capability gaps
• Quantifying the value of digital procurement: efficiency, savings, risk reduction, and innovation
• Developing a multi-year digital transformation roadmap
• Workshop: Building a compelling business case for a digital procurement initiative

Day 2: Deep Dive into Core Digital Procurement Processes

Module 3: Mastering the Source-to-Contract (S2C) Cycle

• Digital tools for spend analysis and opportunity identification
• The power of eSourcing: from eRFx to reverse auctions and optimization
• Digital contract lifecycle management (CLM): authoring, negotiation, execution, and compliance
• End-to-end supplier lifecycle management (SLM): onboarding, risk, performance, and development

Module 4: Optimizing the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Cycle

• Guided buying and catalog management for an enhanced user experience
• Automating the requisition, purchase order, and goods receipt processes
• The revolution in invoice management: e-invoicing, touchless processing, and AP automation
• Unlocking value through supply chain finance and dynamic discounting

Day 3: Mastering the SAP Procurement Ecosystem

Module 5: SAP S/4HANA for Procurement

• Overview of S/4HANA Central Procurement and Operational Procurement
• Key functionalities: sourcing and procurement, inventory and warehouse management
• Integration with finance and supply chain modules
• Hands-on Lab: Navigating the S/4HANA Fiori user experience for procurement

Module 6: Unleashing the Power of SAP Ariba

• The Ariba Network: connecting with millions of suppliers
• Deep dive into Ariba’s upstream solutions (Sourcing, Contracts, SLP)
• Exploring Ariba’s downstream solutions (Buying and Invoicing, Guided Buying)
• Hands-on Lab: Simulating a sourcing event and a guided buying experience inAriba

Day 4: Mastering the Oracle Procurement Cloud

Module 7: Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement: A Comprehensive Overview

• Understanding the integrated Oracle Procurement Cloud suite
• Key modules: Self-Service Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts, and Supplier
• Qualification Management
• The role of embedded analytics and social collaboration
• Hands-on Lab: Creating a requisition and managing a sourcing event in Oracle Cloud

Module 8: Advanced Features and Analytics in Oracle

• Leveraging Oracle’s AI-powered features for intelligent recommendations and automation
• Building and using procurement dashboards and OTBI reports
• Managing supplier performance and risk within the Oracle ecosystem
• Hands-on Lab: Building a custom procurement analysis report in Oracle

Day 5: Implementation, Adoption, and the Future

Module 9: Leading a Successful Digital Transformation

• Best practices for implementation: agile vs. waterfall, phased vs. big bang
• The critical role of data governance and master data management
• A structured approach to change management: communication, training, and stakeholder engagement
• Workshop: Developing a change management and adoption plan

Module 10: The Future of Procurement: AI, Analytics, and Beyond

• The impact of AI and Generative AI on procurement roles and processes
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) use cases in procurement
• The potential of blockchain for supply chain transparency and traceability
• Capstone Session: Building a future-proof digital procurement vision and personal action plan

Course Materials

1. Executive masterclass binder with all presentation slides and detailed notes
2. Access to a dedicated cloud environment for hands-on labs with SAP and Oracle
3. A comprehensive toolkit of templates for business cases, roadmaps, and change management plans
4. Certificate of completion from BTS Consultant

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.

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