e-Procurement is currently one of the hottest topics in the Internet arena. However, many organisations, fearful about the expense and risk, need advice and guidance about proceeding with this new technology. This briefing guides you through the procurement process. It describes the benefits that 'best practice' procurement yield and why you need to take a step-by-step approach to reclaiming your procurement process before wandering into the new and exciting world of e-procurement. It offers lessons from organisations on the 'bleeding edge' of this new wave of technology. Any organisation, big or small, considering making the investment into e-procurement can use this briefing both as a reference and a training manual. By following the advice provided, you will achieve the substantial benefits that managed procurement can generate. Contents include: *Procurement Lifecycle*Redefining the procurement strategy *How is e-buying different from traditional buying? *The biggest challenge suppliers face: e-catalogues *Marketsites *Benefits of e-procurement *Best Practice Procurement *Keys to successful e-procurement implementation