This Introduction to Category Management course is designed for junior procurement professionals and those new to the field. You’ll learn how to strategically manage spend and optimise procurement processes through effective category management.

Delegates Will Learn:

  • The Concept and Importance of Category Management in Procurement: Understanding how category management helps organisations strategically manage their spend and optimise procurement processes.
  • How to Segment and Analyse Spend Categories: Techniques for categorising goods and services, analysing spend data, and identifying opportunities for consolidation and savings.
  • Strategies for Developing Category Management Plans: Steps to create and implement category strategies that align with organisational goals, including supplier segmentation and market analysis.
  • Techniques for Managing Categories to Optimise Value: How to use tools like the Kraljic Matrix to develop tailored strategies for different categories based on risk and value.
  • Best Practices for Category Management: Case studies and examples of successful category management in various industries.
  • How to Align Category Management with Organisational Goals: Ensuring that category plans support the broader business strategy and deliver measurable results

 

Who will benefit from attending this course?

  • Junior procurement professionals
  • Individuals new to category management
  • Professionals involved in purchasing or sourcing specific goods or services

Does the location/date/time of this course not work for your organisation? We’re flexible, contact us about bringing the training to your facility through in-house or bespoke courses at a date and time that is most convenient to you!

Price :
Members: £149; Affiliate: £223; Non-Members: £298
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Time:

10:00 - 16:30

Venue:

9-10 Eastway Business Village Olivers Place,
Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WT

To book your appointment please contact the Chamber on:

01772 653 000

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