Category Management
Category Management is a strategic approach in procurement that organises purchasing resources to focus on specific areas of spends. This enables specialists to become experts in markets, achieving maximum value and efficiency from suppliers, improving innovation and reducing risk across the supply chain.
Level 1: Emerging
At an emerging level, you are starting to grasp basic principles of Category Management. You understand how to identify procurement needs and are beginning to strategize supplier relationships.
Level 2: Proficient
At a proficient level you are skilled in analyzing spend data, developing category strategies, and managing supplier relationships to optimize procurement processes and drive cost savings within the organization.
Level 3: Advanced
At an advanced level, you are an expert in developing and implementing strategic category management strategies that optimize procurement processes, drive cost savings, and deliver maximum value for the organization.
