Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics
Course overview
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Strategic Sourcing & Category Management. It covers the principles, the requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Apply the relevant requirements of CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for procurement, supply chain, warehouse and logistics professionals, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Strategic Sourcing & Category Management fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat CIPS and ASCM frameworks, Incoterms 2020 and ISO 28000 require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22–26 Feb 2027 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Apr 2027 | Edinburgh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Aug 2027 | Johannesburg Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 6–17 Sep 2027 | Athens Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 6–10 Dec 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 24–28 Jan 2028 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 5–16 Jun 2028 | Milan Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Sep 2028 | Casablanca Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Oct 2028 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Oct – 3 Nov 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2029 | Nairobi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Feb – 9 Mar 2029 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 15–19 Apr 2029 | Cairo Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 18–29 Jun 2029 | Casablanca Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 7–11 Jan 2030 | Lagos Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Jun 2030 | Stockholm Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 Oct 2030 | Rome Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 21 Oct – 1 Nov 2030 | Johannesburg Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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