Category Management: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Category Management: Comprehensive Professional Program helps supply teams buy smarter, hold the right stock and move materials reliably, with a clear view of cost and risk. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Category Management from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply digital tools and supply KPIs, supply chain strategy and category management and sourcing, tendering and supplier evaluation in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering inventory policies and stock optimization and warehouse operations and layout.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Procurement and purchasing staff
- Warehouse and inventory managers
- Logistics and shipping coordinators
- Contracts and tendering committees
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Category Management: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Digital tools and supply KPIs
- Day 3Supply chain strategy and category management
- Day 4Sourcing, tendering and supplier evaluation
- Day 5Negotiation and total cost of ownership
- Day 6Inventory policies and stock optimization
- Day 7Warehouse operations and layout
- Day 8Transport, shipping and Incoterms
- Day 9Supplier performance and risk
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–16 April 2027 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 19–23 July 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 24 October – 4 November 2027 | MCTMuscat | $8,500 | Register |
| 1–12 May 2028 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 28 August – 1 September 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 20 November – 1 December 2028 | DXBDubai | $8,500 | Register |
| 19–23 March 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 17–28 June 2029 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 3–14 December 2029 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 6–17 May 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 19–23 August 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 24 November – 5 December 2030 | DOHDoha | $8,500 | Register |
The Category Management series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Category Management: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in London, Muscat, Dubai, Riyadh, Madrid and Doha, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.