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SCM-011 Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
PROGRAMME BROCHURE

Category Management

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Category Management.

Duration 5 days
Level Professional
Programme SCM-011
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY Executive & Professional Development www.kaizeneurope.academy
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Programme Overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Category Management. It develops practical capability in Strategic Sourcing through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

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Learning Objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Category Management.
Apply the principal methods and tools used in Category Management.
Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Category Management.
Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Category Management.
Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Category Management.

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve category management or who need to build practical capability in this area.

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Category Management. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Category Management. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Category Management. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Category Management. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Category Management.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

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Course Outline

Day01

Category Management: Foundations and Operating Context

  • Scope, terminology and professional context of Category Management
  • Current practices and emerging trends in Category Management
  • Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Category Management
  • Diagnostic assessment of current Category Management practices
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Core Methods and Tools for Strategic Sourcing

  • Spend analysis
  • Category segmentation
  • Supply-market analysis
  • Demand analysis
Day03

Applied Practice in Category Management

  • Sourcing strategy
  • Make-buy decisions
  • Supplier longlisting
  • RFI and RFP
Day04

Performance, Risk and Control in Category Management

  • Bid evaluation
  • Total cost of ownership
  • Negotiation strategy
  • Contract award
Day05

Category Management: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

  • Supplier transition
  • Category plans
  • Savings validation
  • Sourcing governance
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What You Will Receive

Programme learning materials
Practical resources and templates where applicable
Kaizen completion certificate
Participant support throughout the learning week
Kaizen European Academy

Executive & Professional Development across selected European destinations.

CONTACT & INFORMATION

Website: www.kaizeneurope.academy
Contact: www.kaizeneurope.academy/#contact