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Strategic Procurement Master: Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Strategic Procurement Master: Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

Elevating Procurement Strategies through Smart Sourcing and Category Excellence

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Feb 2026 London $ 5,950
04 - 08 May 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
10 - 14 Aug 2026 London $ 5,950
05 - 09 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 London $ 5,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027 London $ 5,950

Course Summary

This Strategic Procurement Master training course is essential for professionals seeking to drive value, innovation, and efficiency through strategic procurement. As global supply chains become more complex and volatile, organisations need procurement leaders who can go beyond transactional buying to deliver sustained competitive advantage.

This highly interactive training course equips participants with the tools, frameworks, and best practices to master sourcing strategies and category management. You will gain a deep understanding of how to analyse spend, manage supplier relationships, assess risk, and optimise value delivery across procurement categories. 

This Strategic Sourcing and Category Management training course empowers procurement professionals to shift from cost-focused to value driven thinking, aligning procurement strategy with business objectives. Through a mix of real-world examples, frameworks, and strategic models, participants will learn to lead procurement transformation with confidence and expertise. 

This GLOMACS Strategic Procurement Master training course will highlight:

  • Developing procurement strategies that directly support organizational objectives
  • Contemporary sourcing methods and advanced supplier evaluation techniques
  • Spend analysis and category management tools
  • Risk mitigation and supplier relationship management
  • Creating value through sustainable and ethical procurement
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to Strategic Procurement and Sourcing

  • The evolving role of procurement in business strategy
  • Key procurement models and frameworks
  • Spend analysis and opportunity assessment
  • Stakeholder engagement in strategic sourcing
  • Aligning procurement with corporate goals
  • Introduction to category management principles
Day 2

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Market Analysis

  • Defining sourcing strategies and objectives
  • Supplier market research and intelligence
  • Supplier segmentation and capability assessment
  • Sourcing process models (7-step sourcing)
  • Total cost of ownership vs. price-based evaluation
  • Legal and ethical considerations in sourcing
Day 3

Category Management and Value Optimisation

  • Category planning and segmentation techniques
  • Lifecycle costing and value levers by category
  • Cross-functional category team roles and responsibilities
  • Demand management and specification optimisation
  • Creating category scorecards and KPIs
Day 4

Supplier Relationship Management and Risk Mitigation

  • Supplier performance management tools
  • Building supplier collaboration and partnerships
  • Risk identification and mitigation strategies
  • Contract management integration with category strategy
  • Handling supplier exits and transition planning
  • Disruption response planning and resilience building
Day 5

Sustainable, Digital & Future-Ready Procurement

  • Embedding sustainability and ESG in sourcing
  • Digital tools and analytics in procurement strategy
  • Emerging trends: e-sourcing, AI, and automation
  • Developing procurement maturity roadmaps
  • Measuring strategic procurement impact
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers

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Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

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Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

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Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

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No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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