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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTODP489

Training on Digital Procurement & Source-to-Pay Automation

Master digital procurement systems and S2P automation for smarter, faster procurement operations.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Dakar

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course explores how digital technologies and automation are transforming the end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycle. Participants gain a structured understanding of digital procurement models, e-sourcing, e-contracting, procure-to-pay automation, and data-driven decision-making. The course focuses on process integration, control enhancement, transparency, and efficiency across procurement operations while supporting compliance and strategic value creation.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend:

  • Procurement and supply chain professionals

  • Finance and accounts payable teams

  • Contract management and sourcing officers

  • Internal auditors and compliance professionals

  • ERP, systems, and digital transformation teams

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

  • Understand the end-to-end digital Source-to-Pay process

  • Identify automation opportunities across procurement activities

  • Strengthen controls and compliance through digital tools

  • Improve spend visibility and supplier management

  • Support effective implementation of digital procurement solutions

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Digital Procurement & Source-to-Pay Overview

  • Evolution from manual to digital procurement
  • Source-to-Pay lifecycle and integration points
  • Benefits, risks, and success factors
  • Case Study: Fragmented procurement systems and inefficiencies
  • Practical: Mapping current procurement processes to the S2P model

Module 2: E-Sourcing & Digital Supplier Management

  • Digital sourcing strategies and tools
  • Supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance tracking
  • Data and analytics in sourcing decisions
  • Case Study: E-sourcing improving transparency and competition
  • Practical: Designing a digital sourcing workflow

Module 3: E-Contracting & Spend Analytics

  • Contract lifecycle management systems
  • Contract compliance and leakage prevention
  • Spend analytics and category insights
  • Case Study: Contract non-compliance and value leakage
  • Practical: Identifying automation opportunities in contract management

Module 4: Procure-to-Pay Automation & Controls

  • Purchase requisitions, approvals, and purchase orders
  • E-invoicing, three-way matching, and payments
  • Controls, audit trails, and fraud prevention
  • Case Study: P2P automation reducing processing errors
  • Practical: Assessing control effectiveness in automated P2P systems

Module 5: Implementation, Governance & Change Management

  • Digital procurement implementation roadmap
  • Change management and stakeholder adoption
  • Measuring performance and continuous improvement
  • Case Study: Challenges in S2P system implementation
  • Practical: Developing a digital procurement transformation roadmap
Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact:

  • Enhanced understanding of digital procurement systems

  • Improved analytical and process design skills

  • Greater confidence in managing automated procurement environments

Organizational Impact:

  • Increased procurement efficiency and transparency

  • Stronger controls and reduced compliance risks

  • Improved spend visibility and supplier performance

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

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The integrated process covering sourcing, contracting, purchasing, invoicing, and payment.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Digital Procurement & Source-to-Pay Automation in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.