Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Identifying the need for foundational technology and processes Before joining Utz as its SVP Procurement, Ron had been consulting with the Supply Chain department working on a number of different projects. In addition, the broader supply chain organization was working to implement other new tools and processes.

Influencing 103

Influencing Procurement supply chain budgeting Strategic sourcing 103

SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category Management as a Strategic Procurement Function Category management is regarded as a strategic procurement function as it helps drive value for the organization, such as reduced prices and costs, supply chain risks and timescales and focusing on building supplier relationships.

Category management 108

Category management Management Supplier relationship management supply chain software solutions 108

Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 8, 2023

To manage categories successfully, you should respect several major principles of the practice: cross functional working, the use of facts and data, a strong supply market knowledge, open-ness to change and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be able to see where you could reduce costs in your category.

Category management 52

Category management Management Market knowledge Stakeholder engagement 52