E-Procurement (EN)

Definition

E-Procurement refers to the electronic processing of procurement processes through IT-supported systems. It includes the digital transmission of requirement notifications, request for proposals, orders and invoices as well as electronic communication with suppliers. The implementation of E-Procurement systems standardizes processes, increases transparency throughout the entire lifecycle and reduces manual processing steps in procurement.

Process flow

flowchart TD   A[Requirement identification] --> B[Tender]   B --> C[Offer comparison]   C --> D[Supplier selection]   D --> E[Order]   E --> F[Delivery]   F --> G[Invoice verification]   G --> Z[Payment] 

In context

• Typically used together with Supply Chain Management systems
• Related to: E-Commerce, E-Business, Supply Chain Management
• Example use: Digital procurement platforms in corporations