Category Management
in Procurement

Category management has become a cornerstone of procurement success in today’s competitive and complex business environment. This Category Management in Procurement Training Course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to manage procurement categories effectively. With growing cost pressures, more stringent demands for transparency, and an ever-evolving supplier landscape, mastering category management is key to staying ahead of the competition.

Initially developed in the retail sector to optimise inventory, category management has since proven its value across industries by helping organisations align procurement activities with business goals. This course offers practical, step-by-step guidance on grouping, managing, and evaluating categories of goods and services, ensuring that procurement decisions are data-driven, cost-effective, and sustainable in the long term.

Participants will gain hands-on experience through real-world case studies and practical exercises, learning how category management improves spend visibility, strengthens supplier relationships, and drives strategic procurement improvements. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or introduce category management practices into your organisation, this training provides a comprehensive framework for transforming your procurement strategy and improving overall supply chain efficiency.

By the end of the Category Management in Procurement Training Course, participants will have developed the necessary skills and knowledge to:

• Implement category management techniques in their procurement activities
• Identify, analyse, and evaluate procurement opportunities across category groups
• Understand the strategic role of category management and its impact on procurement success
• Use advanced analytical tools to enhance organisational competitiveness and efficiency
• Apply category management principles to improve procurement and supply chain processes

This Category Management in Procurement Course is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their procurement strategy, improve category performance, and optimise supplier management. It will benefit:

• Procurement, purchasing, and buying professionals
• Supply chain and sourcing teams focused on maximising procurement value
• Professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the link between cost, service, and risk
• Anyone involved in procurement optimisation or developing category strategies

The Category Management in Procurement Training Course will be delivered through a combination of engaging learning methods to ensure high retention and real-world applicability. The training includes:

• Expert-led presentations with practical examples and case studies
• Interactive group exercises and simulations to reinforce learning
• Video materials and scenario-based discussions
• Tools and resources designed to support immediate workplace application
• Instructional design principles based on Robert Gagné’s nine steps of learning

This structured and participatory format ensures that participants can confidently apply category management concepts and drive procurement improvements in their organisations.

• AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course