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CIPS L5M6 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIPS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Category Management |
| Exam Number: | L5M6 |
| Exam Format: | Situational judgment, Scenario-based, Multiple-choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 46 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based examination (available at test centers globally) |
| Pre Condition: | CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply (required for entry to Level 5 Advanced Diploma) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cips.org/qualifications/advanced-diploma-in-procurement-supply/category-management |
CIPS L5M6 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Understand Approaches that Can Be Used to Develop Category Management Strategies | - Evaluate how approaches support long-term supplier relationships - Differentiate between strategic and conventional sourcing - Align category management strategies with organizational goals - Achieving cost optimization through category management - Role of category management in enhancing sourcing efficiency |
| Understand the Concepts, Tools, and Techniques Associated with Managing Expenditure | - Portfolio Analysis matrices - Procurement Wheel framework - Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models - Identify, classify, and analyze different types of spend - Spend data analysis and segmentation by category - Supplier performance evaluation and contract negotiation |
| Understand the Strategic Impact of a Category Management Process | - Category analysis and demand management (pre-award processes) - Use of market intelligence to shape sourcing strategies - Driving sustainable procurement outcomes - Performance management (post-award processes) - Managing direct and indirect organizational expenditure - Data-driven decision-making in category management - Sourcing and contract negotiation |
Common Questions Before the L5M6 Exam
- Understand the Concepts, Tools, and Techniques Associated with Managing Expenditure ()
- Understand the Strategic Impact of a Category Management Process ()
- Understand Approaches that Can Be Used to Develop Category Management Strategies ()
Use the weights to plan how much time each topic deserves.
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply (required for entry to Level 5 Advanced Diploma)
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CIPS Category Management Sample Questions:
'Kaizen' is a Japanese term used frequently in the manufacturing industry. What does it refer to?
- A. Continuous Improvement
- B. Cost Reduction
- C. Sustainability
- D. Supplier Relationship Management
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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According to studies completed by Reeves, Moose and Venema in 2014, which of the following was proven to be true with regards to the BCG matrix?
- A. There is a longer time between innovation and adoption nowadays than in the past
- B. Companies nowadays have more 'cash cow' items than in the past
- C. Products move through the four quadrants faster nowadays than in the past
- D. There is a higher correlation between share leaders and profit leaders nowadays than in the past
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Porter's 5 Forces is a useful tool to analyse market factors that affect profitability. Which of the following is not one of the forces?
- A. Threat of buyers
- B. Rivalry among existing firms in the industry
- C. Threat of substitutions
- D. Threat of new entrants
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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In A.T. Kearney's 7 Step Model of Strategic Sourcing, which of the following should be done first?
- A. Supplier portfolio generation
- B. Selection of implementation path
- C. Competitive supplier selection
- D. Continuous benchmarking of supply market
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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When using the Kraljic Matrix to analyse the category of item, which of the following categories does Kraljic recommend be further analysed in conjunction with a comparison of the buyer's strength vs supply market strength?
- A. Non-critical
- B. Bottleneck
- C. Strategic
- D. Leverage
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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