Sessions / Category Management: Leading the Dynamic Shift from Cost-Cutting to Value Creation
Category Management: Leading the Dynamic Shift from Cost-Cutting to Value Creation
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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About the Session
Procurement organizations face extreme headwinds in managing cost, threatening their ability to drive their central value proposition. We now see category management teams pioneering new approaches to drive value creation alongside traditional cost optimization. We describe how the role of the category manager is changing and how to position them for success in meeting strategic business goals.