The Importance of Category Management in Procurement

About this event

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, category management is back in the spotlight as organizations seek to optimize their sourcing strategies and address supply chain challenges. During this Linkedin Live, we will delve into the benefits of digitalization in category management, going beyond automation to create a more strategic, agile, and fluid business function. We will discuss how category managers can expect their responsibilities to expand, encompassing risk identification, supplier relationship management, and the pursuit of sustainability and diversity goals.

Join us to gain valuable insights into the role of digitalization in category management and learn about the new SAP Ariba Category Management solution, which can help you optimize your procurement strategies, neutralize risks, and deliver value to stakeholders. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your category management capabilities and drive your organization’s digital transformation journey.

Speakers:
• Baber Farooq, Senior Vice President and Head of Market Strategy for SAP Procurement Solutions
• Xiaogeng ‘Mike’ Deng, Global Supply Chain and Procurement Thought Leader, Advisor, and Servant Leader, Deloitte
• Pierre Mitchell, CRO and Managing Director, Spend Matters