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CIPS L5M6 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIPS |
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| Exam Name: | Category Management |
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| Exam Number: | L5M6 |
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| Related Certifications: | CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply |
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| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
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| Certificate Validity Period: | No fixed expiry (qualification remains valid once achieved) |
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| Exam Format: | Case study-based questions, Computer-based assessment, Constructed response / short-answer questions |
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| Passing Score: | 40% |
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| Available Languages: | English |
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| Recommended Training: | CIPS Study Resources
CIPS Learning |
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| Exam Registration: | CIPS Official Qualifications Page
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| Sample Questions: |  |
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| Exam Way: | Computer-based assessment (Pearson VUE test centres or online proctored delivery depending on region) |
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| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent knowledge/experience |
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| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cips.org/qualifications/level-5-advanced-diploma/ |
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CIPS L5M6 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Category Strategy Development | - Strategy formulation
- 1. Sourcing strategies and options
- 2. Risk and value considerations
- Segmentation and analysis
- 1. Spend analysis and demand profiling
- 2. Market and supplier segmentation
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| Topic 2: Stakeholder Management | - Engagement and alignment
- 1. Managing expectations and influence
- 2. Identifying key stakeholders
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| Topic 3: Category Management Fundamentals | - Concept and principles of category management
- 1. Benefits to procurement and organizational performance
- 2. Definition and purpose of category management
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| Topic 4: Supply Market Analysis | - Market intelligence
- 1. Supply market research techniques
- 2. Supplier capability assessment
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| Topic 5: Implementation and Performance Management | - Execution of category strategy
- 1. Implementation planning and governance
- 2. Change management in category adoption
- Performance measurement
- 1. Continuous improvement approaches
- 2. KPIs and performance metrics
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Recommended: CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent knowledge/experience
The current CIPS Category Management outline breaks down like this:
- Category Strategy Development ()
- Supply Market Analysis ()
- Category Management Fundamentals ()
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CIPS Category Management Sample Questions:
What name is given to an item or business which has both low market share and low growth?
- A. Star
- B. Question mark
- C. Cash cow
- D. Dog
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Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Salim is using the CIPS Procurement and Supply Cycle to run a tender for a new item. He needs to complete a Make vs Buy assessment. Under which stage of the cycle should this be done?
- A. Market engagement
- B. Market/commodity and options
- C. Develop strategy/plan
- D. Develop a high-level specification
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Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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There are three types of forecasting used in category management that require data. Which from the list below is not a type of forecasting used in category management?
- A. Price
- B. Demand
- C. Quantity
- D. Supply
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Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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A list of direct costs within a manufacturing organisation could be found on which of the following?
- A. SWOT Analysis
- B. Bill of Materials
- C. Specification
- D. Profit and Loss Account
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Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A category which includes raw materials required in large quantities and high volumes is often known as what?
- A. House Category
- B. Direct Category
- C. Primary Category
- D. Demand Category
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Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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