Establishing a mature procurement strategy is more than defining a document — it’s about creating a living framework that guides decision-making, drives collaboration, and delivers sustainable value. This session explores how to design a robust category strategy that covers stakeholder engagement, market and cost analysis, supplier collaboration, and clear focus areas for the future. It will also address the critical next step: implementation. How do you bring the strategy to life, ensure stakeholder buy-in, and translate plans into action? Learn how to structure your roadmap, align costs and sustainability goals, and build lasting relationships with both suppliers and internal teams, including IT, to make your strategy work in practice.

• How to structure a comprehensive procurement or category strategy — and what key elements and stakeholders must be included?
• How to move from planning to implementation and ensure the strategy becomes part of daily operations?
• How to engage suppliers and internal partners to build sustainable, collaborative relationships that drive long-term impact?