Category Management Excellence

• Category Managers
• Other employees working within Category Management
• Employees with an active role in the Plan-to-Strategy process

1. Overview and Introduction to Category Management

• Defining Category Management
• Understanding its Significance and Orientation

2. Expected Results and Benefits

Anticipated Outcomes from Implementing Category Management

3. Category Management Process

• Framework and Overview of the Category Management Process
• Implementing and Executing Category Strategies

4. Developing the Category Strategy

• Scoping and Defining the Category Strategy Plan
• Analyzing Business Needs, Requirements, and Risk Mitigation
• Supplier Assessment and Capabilities for Category Sourcing

5. Strategic Sourcing and Implementation

• Strategic Sourcing Procedures and Methodologies
• Implementation Strategies, Spend Analysis, and Tracking Savings

Pre-requisites: Experience in procurement