Category Strategy Development with the Kraljic Matrix
Learn to analyze spend, segment categories into four Kraljic Matrix quadrants, and develop tailored sourcing strategies for each category.
By completing this course, you will gain a practical, data-driven understanding of category strategy development using the Kraljic Portfolio Matrix, one of the most powerful tools in strategic procurement.
You will explore how to evaluate categories by profit impact and supply risk, position them on the matrix, and build targeted sourcing strategies that align with your organization’s goals.
By completing this course, you will be able to:
✔ Explain the purpose and structure of the Kraljic Matrix and its role in procurement.
✔ Understand profit impact and supply risk and how they shape category strategy.
✔ Identify and distinguish the four category types: non-critical, leverage, bottleneck, and strategic.
✔ Select measurable evaluation criteria to assess categories consistently.
✔ Apply a five-point scoring system for supply risk and profit impact.
✔ Place categories accurately on the Kraljic Matrix using data and analysis.
✔ Develop sourcing strategies tailored to each quadrant of the matrix.
✔ Turn category analysis into actionable procurement strategies.
✔ Use the Excel Kraljic Matrix template to apply the framework in your organization.
This course includes:
📹 1 hour of video content
📄 Kraljic Matrix Excel Template
🎓 Certificate of completion
Choosing Evaluation Criteria for Profit Impact & Supply Risk
Scoring Guidelines for Supply Risk & Profit Impact Evaluation
Implementing the Kraljic Matrix
Example - Applying the Kraljic Matrix (Hometec Solutions)
Kraljic Portfolio Matrix Template
Final Assessment Quiz