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Category Management Essentials

Best practice Procurement will always align with a Procurement Category Management structure and strategy. This Introduction to Category Management essentals course will provide all delegates with the tools and techniques to be able to develop and implement an effective Category Strategy.

New to the subject? Read our guide to what category management in procurement is, including how the process works and how category strategies are developed.

Who Should Attend?

All levels of Procurement Professionals involved in Category Management, either as a learning experience or as a refresher on the principles and structure of Category Management. Other non-Procurement employees from across the organisation who are interested in Category Management and how it delivers added value. This course is particularly useful for Sales and Marketing practitioners to help them understand professional procurement which will support them to market and sell the organisation’s portfolio of products and/or services more effectively.

ntroduction to Category Management Essentials Objectives:

  • To introduce & explain the concept of Category Management
  •  To explore how Category Management maximises the Procurement opportunity within an Organisation.
  •  To introduce and explore how key market analysis tools and techniques can be utilised to develop a Category Strategy.
  •  To demonstrate how Category Management and working closely in partnership with an optimised Supplier base will deliver Competitive Advantage to your Organisation.
  •  To equip and enable Procurement Professionals with the essential tools and frameworks to be able to develop an effective value adding Category Strategy.

Our Trainers are all FCIPS / MCIPS qualified teachers who have extensive experience of delivering best practice Category Strategies across numerous industries including Automotive, Finance, Food, Retail to name but a few.

This Introduction to Category Management course will be extremely participative, exercise driven with many relevant examples and anecdotes provided to bring best practice and theory to life.

From this course every participant will be able to:

  •  Generate and deliver a comprehensive value adding Category Strategy
  •  Understand their category in detail, allowing them to extract additional value
  •  Engage comfortably with all internal and external stakeholders with regards to their long-term direction, aims and strategy for their category
  •  Utilise and apply a number of key environmental and market analysis / segmentation tools to their strategies
  •  Create and deliver a number of tangible objectives relating to their category

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Bethanie Stimpson SRSCC

Bethanie Stimpson

Progress Mentor

Bethanie began her career in the fitness industry, working as a personal trainer and gym instructor before becoming involved in coaching children through a triathlon club. This experience sparked her passion for working with young people and ultimately led her into a career in education. She initially worked in a nursery and later as a one-to-one teaching assistant in a primary school, before completing her teaching qualification and postgraduate studies. Since then, Bethanie has taught in both the private and state education sectors.

Her academic background includes a qualification in Sports Development, Fitness and Coaching at college, alongside a Childhood & Youth undergraduate degree (2:1). These studies have enabled her to combine her interests in sport, education, and child development, shaping her holistic approach to teaching and mentoring.

Bethanie is passionate about supporting learners to achieve their goals — educationally, personally, and in terms of wellbeing. She places strong emphasis on communication and relationship building, and takes great pride in helping individuals build confidence and overcome challenges. One of her proudest achievements has been supporting learners who initially doubted themselves to grow in confidence and achieve success.

Outside of work, Bethanie has always maintained a strong interest in sport. She previously competed in triathlons and now focuses on running and swimming. In 2023, she completed the London Marathon — an achievement she is particularly proud of. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and their two dogs, which is where she is happiest when not working.

Ola Kambul

Skills Coach

Ola began her career in supply chain within fast-paced warehouse and logistics environments, where she developed a strong understanding of operations and people management. Her journey into the Supply Chain sector wasn’t planned, but through hands-on experience she discovered a passion for improving processes and supporting others – which naturally led her into training and development.

She has progressed through a range of roles across operations, recruitment, and training, including Programme Coach and L&D Lead. She designed and delivered apprenticeship programmes, supporting over 40 learners to successful completion and contributing to strong quality outcomes and inspection success.  Her transition into mentoring was driven by a desire to make a direct impact on people’s confidence, growth, and career progression.

Ola’s mentoring style is supportive, structured, and empowering. She combines real operational experience with coaching expertise, helping learners apply knowledge in practical workplace settings. One of her proudest career achievements has been supporting learners who started with low confidence to achieve distinctions and progress into new roles within their organisations. She has also led a UK-wide Mental Health First Aider network, embedding wellbeing into workplace culture and supporting colleagues through challenging situations.

From day one, she shares a consistent message with every learner: “You’re more capable than you think – but you have to be willing to step outside your comfort zone to see it.”

Outside of work, Ola enjoys walking with her Border Collie, Luna, and cross stitching. She recommends Legacy by James Kerr to anyone in supply chain, for its powerful insights into leadership and culture. If she wasn’t working in mentoring and development, she would likely be pursuing a career as a Visual Merchandiser.

Jack Callaghan

Jack Moore

Operations Team Leader

In December 2023, Jack joined SRSCC as an Operations Coordinator and quickly established himself as a key member of the team.

Promoted to Team Leader in October 2024, Jack utilises his expertise in auditing processes and innovative problem-solving to identify and enhance growth opportunities.

Jack possesses a strong ability to analyse and refine systems and procedures, consistently uncovering chances for streamlining and automation that drive operational efficiency. He excels at communicating complex ideas with clarity and precision.

Detail-oriented yet big-picture focused, Jack applies his exceptional organisational skills to ensure the team adopts the most effective strategies for achieving both individual and collective goals.

His methodical approach and strategic mindset make Jack an invaluable asset to SRSCC, significantly contributing to the team’s success and the realisation of organisational objectives.