Improve procurement planning, category strategy, supplier value and long-term cost control.
This practical programme helps procurement teams turn category management from a document exercise into a repeatable decision-making discipline. Participants learn how to analyse spend, map supply markets, engage stakeholders and build category plans that improve value over time.
The course is designed around workplace application, with examples and exercises that connect directly to sourcing priorities, supplier performance and cost control.
Category management foundations is covered through practical discussion, examples, and workplace application exercises.
Spend analysis and opportunity mapping is covered through practical discussion, examples, and workplace application exercises.
Supply market analysis is covered through practical discussion, examples, and workplace application exercises.
Stakeholder engagement is covered through practical discussion, examples, and workplace application exercises.
Supplier strategy and value levers is covered through practical discussion, examples, and workplace application exercises.
Category plan development is covered through practical discussion, examples, and workplace application exercises.
Implementation roadmap and governance is covered through practical discussion, examples, and workplace application exercises.
Delivered by experienced KAVAQ facilitators with practical procurement, negotiation, and business capability expertise across corporate teams.
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