This Introduction to Category Management course is designed for junior procurement professionals and those new to the field. You’ll learn how to strategically manage spend and optimise procurement processes through effective category management.
Delegates Will Learn:
- The Concept and Importance of Category Management in Procurement: Understanding how category management helps organisations strategically manage their spend and optimise procurement processes.
- How to Segment and Analyse Spend Categories: Techniques for categorising goods and services, analysing spend data, and identifying opportunities for consolidation and savings.
- Strategies for Developing Category Management Plans: Steps to create and implement category strategies that align with organisational goals, including supplier segmentation and market analysis.
- Techniques for Managing Categories to Optimise Value: How to use tools like the Kraljic Matrix to develop tailored strategies for different categories based on risk and value.
- Best Practices for Category Management: Case studies and examples of successful category management in various industries.
- How to Align Category Management with Organisational Goals: Ensuring that category plans support the broader business strategy and deliver measurable results
Who is it for?
- Junior procurement professionals
- Individuals new to category management
- Professionals involved in purchasing or sourcing specific goods or services
Cost and duration
Members have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.
This course lasts for a full day and is delivered at the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Spaces by our approved expert trainers.
This session can also be arranged on a corporate basis, just for your team. We can host them at your premises, or here at the Chamber’s brand new ‘Chamber Meeting Spaces’ facility; just off the M6 in Preston.
LOCATION
North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Meeting Spaces
Unit 11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT
AVAILABILITY – Places available
Date doesn’t suit?
2027 dates TBC 10.00 – 16.00
This training course is open to members and non-members. Members receive exclusive discounts on training and many other services provided by us. For more information, please contact the training team on 01772 653000.
Click HERE to view Training Terms and Conditions
Price :
Members: £250 (Saving £250); Affiliate: £375 (Saving £125); Non-Members: £500 (All prices exclude VAT) Time:
10:00 - 16:00
Venue:
Chamber Meeting Spaces
11 Eastway Business Village Olivers Place,
Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9WT
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