Procurement Planning, Sourcing Strategies & Category Management

1) Course Introduction

This course focuses on strategic procurement planning, sourcing models, and category management for large organizations.

At the sourcing excellence core, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates analytical tools, segmentation models, and supplier strategy frameworks.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

· Develop procurement strategies

· Classify spend categories and supply markets

· Implement category management models

· Build sourcing strategies that reduce cost

· Improve collaboration with suppliers

3) Target Audience

· Procurement managers

· Sourcing specialists

· Supply chain analysts

· Category managers

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

Category management reduces procurement costs and increases supplier performance.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

· Spend analysis

· Category strategy design

· Supplier segmentation

· Sourcing frameworks

· Performance monitoring