Enterprise Procurement Category Plan

Category Plan Starter Pack (Lite Edition)
Everything you need to create a credible, structured category plan — even if you're short on time or don’t know where to start.

This bundle includes:

🟡 1. Editable PowerPoint Template
Built around the 10-slide structure from my most popular post, with prompts and layouts that guide you through the planning process — plus bonus slides to help you dig deeper where needed.

Slides included:

1. Title Slide
2. Category Overview
3. Market Analysis
4. Internal Demand & Spend
5. Supplier Strategy
6. Sourcing Strategy
7. Negotiation & Cost Savings
8. Implementation Plan
9. Performance & Compliance
10. Summary & Next Steps

Bonus Slides:

• Kraljic Matrix
• Supplier Strategy Grid
• Strategic Sourcing Diamond
• SWOT Analysis
• Porter’s Five Forces
• Risk & Mitigation Tracker
• Implementation Timeline
• Communication Plan
• Thank You Slide

🔹 2. How-To Guide (Word format)
A simple walkthrough to help you use each slide effectively — what to include, what to leave out, and how to adapt it for different audiences.

🔹 3. High-Resolution Infographic (PDF)
The original “10 Slides You Need in Your Category Plan” image — crisp and printable. Perfect for sticking on your wall or sharing with your team.

This isn’t a full-blown category strategy toolkit. It’s a starter pack to help you get organised, look credible, and stop staring at a blank slide.

Great for:
✔️ Category managers who want a clean framework
✔️ Anyone presenting category plans to stakeholders
✔️ Procurement teams looking to align on strategy

No filler. No fluff. Just the essentials to get started.