Procurement

Category Management in Procurement

Improve procurement planning, category strategy, supplier value and long-term cost control.

CPD Certified2 daysIntermediatePractical Templates
Category Management in Procurement

Course Overview

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.

Key Takeaways

  • Build a practical category strategy using spend and supplier data
  • Identify value levers beyond price reduction
  • Align internal stakeholders around category priorities
  • Create action plans for supplier, demand and risk improvement

Curriculum Breakdown

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.

Who Should Attend

  • Procurement managers and buyers
  • Category owners and sourcing specialists
  • Supply chain and operations managers
  • Finance or business stakeholders involved in supplier decisions

Course Details

  • Duration2 days
  • FormatIn-Person & Virtual
  • LevelIntermediate
  • Next CohortCheck Schedule
  • LanguageEnglish
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KAVAQ Consultant TeamLead Facilitators

Delivered by experienced KAVAQ facilitators with practical procurement, negotiation, and business capability expertise across corporate teams.