Development Training Course on
Category Management
in Procurement
Maximising Value from Procurement & the Supply Chain
Course Schedule
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Why Choose Category Management in Procurement Training Course?
To maximize value from procurement, we need to combine techniques, with the appropriate tools, techniques and approaches. This Category Management in Procurement training course will provide you an effective methodology of Category Management and how this approach can be used in effectively ensuring best in class operations for Procurement Management.
Category management was first used in the retail industry to manage inventory based on profitability and customer segmentation. Now in the other industries, category management is valued as a tool to organize and effectively manage suppliers and the products through application of different principles in the acquisition of inventory.
This Category Management in Procurement training course will feature:
- The understanding of Procurement, Purchasing and Buying operations
- Understanding the different models to categorize suppliers & their products
- How to use selective inventory management to determine the appropriate category listing
- Segregating suppliers and manage categories in Procurement
- Understand total cost of ownership
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Apply a thorough understanding of category management in procurement
- Identify, analyze and evaluate procurement opportunities
- Understand the keys aspects in category management
- Use tools and techniques to improve organization’s competitiveness
- Apply the knowledge in procurement and supply chain in organizational improvements
The Course Content
- Definition and understanding Procurement and purchasing
- Definition of Category Management
- The evolution of Category Management
- Models used in Category Grouping
- The aspects to be considered in category groups
- Managing Selective Inventory Control
- The Procurement Excellence Roadmap (PER)
- The importance of Category Management in Procurement
- Value improvement using category management
- Value Adding from Categorization
- Class Exercise on Category Management in Procurement
- Traditional purchasing revisited
- Value and risk analysis
- The model in identifying inventory classification
- Best price evaluation
- Understanding collaborative supplier management
- Supplier Portfolio Analysis (SPfA)
- Common barriers and challenges
- Overcoming such barriers
- Best Practice in the implementation of new ideas
- Managing price sensitive products
- Economic Order Quantity
- Criticality Analysis
- Class work on Selective Inventory Control (SIC)
- Supply chain futures, predictions and what needs to be done
- The improvements for re-engineering end to end supply chains
- Supply chain excellence and shareholder value
- The steps to supply chain excellence
- Developing the supply chain strategy
- Supply chain strategy best practice
Certificate
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Saudi Aztech Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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