1. [insert category name] [insert date]
Category Plan
[insert category name]
[insert date]

2. Approvals
This category plan has been approved by the following signatories:
Name
Title / Role
Signature
[insert name]
e.g. CFO, CPO, Category Manager, Business Sponsor
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3. Table of Contents Section Page Executive Summary Category Profile
Supply Market Analysis
Category Objectives
Strategic Analysis
Category Opportunities & Associated Projects
Implementation Plan
Category Risks
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4. Executive Summary Definition of the category and its inclusions…
Summary of category / subcategory spend
Category challenges
Category objectives
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5. Category Profile Definition Category manager
Category spend over at least 3 years
Breakdown of spend in any subcategories
Primary business units by size of spend
Current major projects and contracts
Anticipated future demand
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6. Supply Market Analysis
Supply market summary …
Industry trends
Leading Industry Companies
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7. Category Objectives Financial objectives Operational objectives…
Operational objectives
Customer objectives
Sustainability objectives
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8. Strategic Analysis Strengths Opportunities Weaknesses Threats …
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9. Category Opportunities & Associated Projects
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10. Implementation Plan
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11. Category Risks Risk Description Risk Likelihood Risk Impact
Mitigation Strategy
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