Planning for the effective start-up of category plans

Category Plans should be developed with key stakeholders and:

• align with customer business objectives.
• influence scope of category sourcing projects and strategies.
• provide strategic direction of contract management initiatives.
• require an effective Category Strategy communication pack.

Note: Category Plans must be reviewed and refreshed periodically.
Category Planning should be aligned with business objectives and developed with key customer stakeholders. Category Plans should influence sourcing strategies and contract management initiatives.

Category Plans should influence sourcing strategies and contract management initiatives.