E-procurement (electronic procurement, sometimes also known as supplier exchange) is the business-to-business or business-to-consumer purchase and sale of supplies and services through an electronic medium, such as the internet. It includes the process of creating, approving, and managing purchase orders and contracts, and tracking the receipt of goods and services.

What does E-Procurement do?
E-procurement helps businesses streamline their purchasing process and reduce costs. It eliminates the need for manual processing of orders and makes the entire process more efficient. It also helps reduce the risk of fraud, lowers costs associated with paperwork, allows companies to track their spending more accurately, and offers more transparency in the purchasing process. Additionally, it can help increase productivity and reduce the time it takes to purchase goods and services.

What are the advantages of an e-procurement system?
The advantages of an e-procurement system include:

• Streamlined purchasing process
• Reduced paperwork
• Reduced costs associated with paperwork
• Increased accuracy in tracking spending
• Increased transparency in the purchasing process
• Increased product and service options
• Reduced risk of fraud
• Increased productivity
• Reduced time for purchasing goods and services