This immersive five-day masterclass is the definitive guide to leading a successful digital procurement transformation.

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

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 CDGA Consultants

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