| Date | Venue | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 - 21 August 2026 | Sandton | 5 Days | |
| 12 - 16 October 2026 | Sandton | 5 Days | |
| 07 - 11 December 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days |
Achieving maximum value in procurement demands a strategic and structured approach—combining proven methodologies with innovative tools and techniques. This Category Management Masterclass is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive framework for implementing category management, enabling procurement and supply chain teams to deliver superior results and best-in-class operational performance.
Originally pioneered in the retail sector for inventory optimisation and customer-centric assortment planning, category management has evolved into a critical discipline across all industries. Today, it is essential for effectively organising supplier relationships, rationalising spend, and aligning product or service categories with organisational objectives. This hands-on training will demystify category management, highlighting how it can unlock value, mitigate risk, and drive sustainable improvements throughout the procurement lifecycle.
By the end of this Category Management Masterclass, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate a deep understanding of category management principles and their application in procurement and supply chain management
Identify, analyse, and evaluate opportunities for value creation within key spend categories
Leverage proven tools and techniques to enhance organisational competitiveness
Develop actionable strategies to optimise supplier relationships and performance
Integrate category management practices to drive continuous improvement and measurable business impact
Procurement, sourcing, and category management professionals
Buyers and purchasing specialists
Supply chain managers and analysts
Contract managers and vendor relationship professionals
Anyone responsible for maximising value, reducing risk, or optimising cost within procurement and the supply chain
Professionals seeking to understand the linkages between risk, cost, service, and supplier performance
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Module 1: Procurement and Category Management Foundations
The procurement and purchasing landscape: Key definitions and trends
The origins and evolution of category management
Models for effective category grouping and segmentation
Selective inventory control: Principles and practical applications
Module 2: Value Creation and Procurement Excellence
The Procurement Excellence Roadmap (PER)
Strategic value improvement through category management
Leveraging categorisation for business value
Interactive workshop: Applying category management in real-world scenarios
Module 3: Supplier Sourcing and Selection Strategies
Revisiting traditional purchasing models
Value and risk analysis in supplier selection
Inventory classification and optimisation
Evaluating best price and total cost of ownership (TCO)
Collaborative supplier management best practices
Supplier Portfolio Analysis (SPfA)
Module 4: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Category Management
Identifying common obstacles and resistance points
Change management strategies for category management adoption
Best practices for managing price-sensitive and critical products
Economic order quantity (EOQ) and criticality analysis
Practical exercise: Selective Inventory Control (SIC)
Module 5: Category Management and Supply Chain Integration
The future of supply chain management: Trends and predictions
End-to-end supply chain re-engineering for excellence
Linking category management to shareholder value and organisational goals
Steps to develop and implement supply chain strategy
Best-in-class supply chain practices and case studies
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