01 · Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend
Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve category management or who need to build practical capability in this area.
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Category Management
An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Category Management.
Programme at a glance
ReferenceSCM-011
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
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.
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.
02 · Programme Methodology
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.
03 · Learning Outcomes
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.
04 · Prerequisites
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.
Day
01
Module 1
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
Day
02
Module 2
Core Methods and Tools for Strategic Sourcing
Spend analysis
Category segmentation
Supply-market analysis
Demand analysis
Day
03
Module 3
Applied Practice in Category Management
Sourcing strategy
Make-buy decisions
Supplier longlisting
RFI and RFP
Day
04
Module 4
Performance, Risk and Control in Category Management
Bid evaluation
Total cost of ownership
Negotiation strategy
Contract award
Day
05
Module 5
Category Management: Integrated Workshop and Implementation
Supplier transition
Category plans
Savings validation
Sourcing governance
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20countries
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