E-Procurement Procurement executives have implemented E-Procurement systems and are now evaluating all they can do with real-time information they are receiving. There are still challenges to overcome in the next phases of implementation, which executives are sharing with suppliers to empower them in anticipation of any short-falls from the technology systems. Develop tried and tested strategies to optimize your internal as well as externals teams.

*Offer valid for executives involved in direct or indirect spend only.

Key Case Study:

Maximizing The Return On Your E-Procurement Solution Investment
Zoe Matsell, Head of Indirect Procurement, Wolseley UK

Delivering a successful E-Procurement solution into complex environments is a volatile and often daunting process. A central part of that process is bringing your experience to bear on every project you deliver. This process determines the success of any E-Procurement activity. Wolseley UK has implemented a 2,500 user E-Procurement and spend control solution across its UK operations. Additionally the roll-out has controlled Wolseley's indirect procurement operation, offering staff an efficient method to order goods and services against a company-approved framework, while streamlining the accounts payable process. In this session Zoe discusses the challenges and obstacles in transforming the way Wolseley obtains its indirect goods and services, as well as delivers significant savings in terms of people, processes and dollars.

• Identifying your business objectives and effectively communicating your goals throughout the organization
• Determining the functions you plan to automate, including:
• Collaboration
• Supplier scorecards and feedback
• Spend management and visibility
• Payment visibility
• Contract management
• Weighing the benefits of on-demand vs. hosted solutions to meet your organization’s needs
• Considering the ability of your solution to address long-term scalability requirements

Other Sessions include:

• Panel Session: Utilizing E-Procurement To Leverage Your Supplier’s Knowledge
  Zoe Matsell, Head of Indirect Procurement, Wolseley UK
  Gerry Hodson, Director Enterprise Sourcing Operations, H&R Block
  Clarence Richard, Corporate MRO/Tooling Manager, Diversified Machine
• Effectively Integrating E-Procurement Into Your Sourcing Processes
  Lisa Nicholas, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Safeco Insurance