Elevate Your Expertise with ISM’s Category Management Training
Are you a procurement or supply chain professional aiming to elevate your skills? Our specialized Category Management training is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in your field. From mastering spend analysis to developing strategic sourcing plans, our courses cover everything you need to become a proficient and effective category manager in procurement and supply chain management.
Why Choose Our Category Management Courses?
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our courses cover a wide range of topics essential for procurement and supply chain professionals, ensuring you gain a deep understanding of contracting and related areas.
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry experts with years of experience in procurement, contracting, and supply chain management.
Practical Insights
Gain practical skills that you can immediately apply in your job, enhancing your efficiency and effectiveness.
Flexible Learning
Our online courses allow you to learn from your office or your home, no travel required!
Enroll Today and Transform Your Career
Take the next step in your professional journey. Our courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in procurement, category management, commodity management and supply chain management. Whether you are new to the field or looking to enhance your expertise, we have a course for you.
ISM Virtual Learning Courses
Instructor-Led Courses: Hands-On Training to Help You Deliver Results
Develop the skills to deliver cost savings, strengthen supplier relationships, and align sourcing with business goals through live, interactive category management courses in our virtual classroom - designed for professionals at every level.
Category Management: Analyze the Data, Strategize your Plan, Deliver Big Results
July 2025
Master spend analysis and category management techniques to excel in supply management.
Supplier Relationship Management
July 2025
Learn strategies to manage supplier interactions for better outcomes and partnerships.
Developing Excellence in Strategic Supply Management and Procurement
August 2025
Transform supply management from tactical to strategic focus, boosting efficiency and performance.
Supplier Relationship Management: Achieving Top and Bottom-Line Results
September 2025
Learn impactful strategies to optimize supplier performance, effectively partner with stakeholders, and improve efficiency, accountability, and value.
Resisting Price Increases and Implementing Cost Improvement Initiatives
September 2025
Learn the six steps to resist price hikes and 16 types of cost reduction methods as well as about elements of price, ABC analysis, fair profit criteria and negotiation prep.
Category Management: Analyze the Data, Strategize your Plan, Deliver Big Results
October 2025
Master spend analysis and category management techniques to excel in supply management.
E-Learning Courses
Learn at Your Own Pace with On-Demand Courses
Explore essential category management and supply chain topics with our flexible, self-paced eLearning Courses.
Advanced Strategies for Supply Market Analysis
Self-Paced
Use STEEP and Porter's Five Forces for effective market analysis and strategic decision-making.
Category Management Strategy Development
Self-Paced
Align supply management with organizational goals, adapting to global trends and markets.
Category Management-Supplier Segmentation
Self-Paced
Understand category segmentation and alignment to drive strategic results.
Getting Started with Supply Market Analysis
Self-Paced
Define markets, gather data, and make strategic supplier decisions through market analysis.
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Certificates
Category / Commodity Management Certificate
Gain strategic oversight in supply management to achieve cost reduction and revenue goals.
Fundamentals of Supplier Relationship Management Certificate
Understand the types of supplier relationships and engagement strategies that drive value through cost reduction, cash flow, supplier performance, and innovation.