Category Manager Course
The Category Manager Course gives procurement and supply chain professionals a complete, practical toolkit for managing categories from spend analysis to contract performance. You will master proven frameworks, sharpen your negotiation skills, and learn to build strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and business value. This is the structured, end-to-end training that turns capable buyers into strategic category managers.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
You will learn how to define and segment categories, conduct supply market analysis, and develop strategies that align with your organisation's business goals. The course covers stakeholder engagement, sourcing execution, supplier evaluation, and contract management in detail. You will also build skills in savings tracking, performance reporting, and continuous improvement. Supplementary modules address data analytics, supplier relationship management, sustainable sourcing, digital procurement tools, and global supply chain resilience. By the end, you will have the knowledge and practical outputs to lead category management at a professional level.
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Develop skills
- Spend Analysis and Segmentation: Classify and prioritise category spend using Kraljic and ABC models.
- Category Strategy Development: Build a complete, stakeholder-approved category strategy document from scratch.
- Supplier Evaluation and Negotiation: Design scoring models and negotiate contracts to protect business value.
- Performance Measurement: Construct category scorecards and track savings with finance-grade reporting methods.
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