Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training helps Procurement Officers and Supply Chain Managers build practical strategic procurement, logistics, and supply chain excellence capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
Training provider: EduCore Global Skills
Category: Strategic Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Excellence
Duration: 5 Days
Delivery: Instructor-led classroom, Live online, In-house corporate training
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
Course fees: KES 109,700 / USD 850
Course Overview
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training is an instructor-led professional training course offered by EduCore Global Skills for individuals, teams, and organizations seeking practical capability in Strategic Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Excellence.
EduCore Global Skills offers Strategic Sourcing and Category Management as Strategic Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Excellence training for Procurement Officers, Supply Chain Managers, Logistics Officers, Contract Managers and related professionals. Delivery supports classroom, live online, and corporate cohorts in Nairobi, Kenya or by arrangement.
Who Should Attend
- Procurement Officers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Logistics Officers
- Contract Managers
- Stores Officers
- Professionals
- Managers
- Technical staff
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Participants should bring relevant workplace examples where possible.
Course Modules
Strategic Sourcing Foundations
Core competencies for Strategic Sourcing Foundations.
- Strategic Sourcing Principles & Procurement Transformation
- Procurement Strategy & Business Alignment
- Spend Analysis & Opportunity Identification
- Sourcing Governance & Operating Models
- Strategic Sourcing Lifecycle & Methodologies
Category Management
Core competencies for Category Management.
- Category Management Principles & Frameworks
- Category Segmentation & Prioritization
- Category Strategy Development
- Category Spend & Demand Analysis
- Category Performance Management
Market & Supplier Intelligence
Core competencies for Market & Supplier Intelligence.
- Market Research & Supply Market Analysis
- Supplier Landscape & Competitive Intelligence
- Supplier Capability & Capacity Assessment
- Supply Market Risk & Opportunity Analysis
- Supplier Benchmarking & Market Trends
Sourcing Strategy & Execution
Core competencies for Sourcing Strategy & Execution.
- Sourcing Strategy & Sourcing Events
- Request for Information & Market Engagement
- RFQ, RFP & Tender Management
- Bid Evaluation & Supplier Selection
- Sourcing Decisions & Award Recommendations
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
Core competencies for Supplier Relationship & Performance Management.
- Supplier Segmentation & Relationship Models
- Strategic Supplier Partnerships
- Supplier Performance Management
- Supplier Development & Improvement
- Supplier Risk & Continuity Management
Commercial Strategy & Value Creation
Core competencies for Commercial Strategy & Value Creation.
- Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
- Cost Drivers & Should-Cost Analysis
- Pricing & Cost Benchmarking
- Savings Strategy & Value Capture
- Commercial Models & Contract Strategies
Advanced Category Strategy
Core competencies for Advanced Category Strategy.
- Category Strategy for Complex Spend
- Global & Regional Sourcing Strategies
- Single, Dual & Multi-Sourcing Strategies
- Make-or-Buy & Outsourcing Decisions
- Demand Management & Specification Optimization
Strategic Sourcing Analytics & Technology
Core competencies for Strategic Sourcing Analytics & Technology.
- Spend Analytics & Category Intelligence
- Sourcing Analytics & Scenario Modeling
- Supplier Performance Dashboards
- E-Sourcing & Procurement Technology
- Data-Driven Category Decision-Making
Risk, Sustainability & Governance
Core competencies for Risk, Sustainability & Governance.
- Strategic Sourcing Risk Management
- Supplier Financial & Operational Risk
- Business Continuity & Supply Resilience
- Sustainable & Responsible Sourcing
- Sourcing Governance, Compliance & Controls
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Mastery
Core competencies for Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Mastery.
- Enterprise Category Management Strategy
- Advanced Sourcing Case Studies
- Category Strategy Workshops & Simulations
- Strategic Sourcing Performance & Value Measurement
- End-to-End Category Management Capstone
Training Focus
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training helps Procurement Officers and Supply Chain Managers build practical strategic procurement, logistics, and supply chain excellence capability through role-relevant activities, instructor-led 5 days delivery, and a clear certificate pathway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training delivered?
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.
What are the fees for Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training?
The published course investment is KES 109,700 and USD 850. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.
How long is Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training?
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.
Do participants receive a certificate for Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Training?
Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.
Register for Strategic Sourcing and Category Management or contact EduCore Global Skills.