Strategic Sourcing and Category Management (SCM 404)
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SCM 404 – STRATEGIC SOURCING AND CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Module Objective
To develop advanced competencies in category management and strategic sourcing for complex procurement portfolios.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
1. Develop category strategies.
2. Conduct advanced spend analysis.
3. Analyse market conditions.
4. Segment procurement categories.
5. Develop sourcing strategies.
6. Analyse total cost of ownership.
7. Develop supplier strategies.
8. Conduct category performance reviews.
9. Identify cost-saving opportunities.
10. Lead strategic category management.
Module Content
1. Category management
2. Category strategy
3. Spend analysis
4. Procurement segmentation
5. Market intelligence
6. Supplier market analysis
7. Category positioning
8. Strategic sourcing
9. Total cost of ownership
10. Cost modelling
11. Supplier segmentation
12. Supplier strategies
13. Negotiation strategy
14. Contract strategy
15. Category risk
16. Local versus international sourcing
17. Sustainable sourcing
18. Category performance
19. Savings measurement
20. Category management transformation
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education