Understand the Plan-to-Strategy Process within the Procurement Framework and learn to apply the relevant processes, tools and templates to your own Procuremente Categories. Get analytical insights during the Plan-to-Strategy process on stakeholders, internal demand, suppliers and supply markets and internal practices.

Course Objectives

Understand and Learn

• Key concepts and elements of developing a Category Strategy
• How to use and apply the Procurement Handbook and the Lever Selection Tool Bull’s Eye
• How to manage and address all spend within Procurement Categories

Target Audience

• 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

Course Duration

2 Days

Facilitator

Ctrlpsend Procurement Employees

Course Fee

$600

Place

Classroom/Virtual upon request

Cancellation policy

Deadline for cancellation free of charge is 4 weeks prior to each course. In case of a cancellation later than that, the employee’s department will be charged the full course fee. The departments/business units are allowed to replace their participants.