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CIPS L5M6 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIPS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Category Management |
| Exam Number: | L5M6 |
| Related Certifications: | CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply |
| Passing Score: | 40% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based assessment, Constructed response / short-answer questions, Case study-based questions |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No fixed expiry (qualification remains valid once achieved) |
| Recommended Training: | CIPS Learning CIPS Study Resources |
| Exam Registration: | CIPS Official Qualifications Page Pearson VUE Exam Delivery |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based assessment (Pearson VUE test centres or online proctored delivery depending on region) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent knowledge/experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cips.org/qualifications/level-5-advanced-diploma/ |
CIPS L5M6 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Category Strategy Development | - Segmentation and analysis
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| Stakeholder Management | - Engagement and alignment
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| Category Management Fundamentals | - Concept and principles of category management
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| Supply Market Analysis | - Market intelligence
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| Implementation and Performance Management | - Execution of category strategy
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L5M6 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
CIPS Category Management is an official CIPS exam, listed under exam code L5M6. A passing result earns you the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification at the Professional level. It also ties into CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Recommended: CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent knowledge/experience
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for CIPS Category Management goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Computer-based assessment (Pearson VUE test centres or online proctored delivery depending on region).
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The CIPS Category Management syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Category Strategy Development, Supply Market Analysis, and Implementation and Performance Management. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
CIPS Category Management Sample Questions:
Question 1
What name is given to an item or business which has both low market share and low growth?
A. Question mark
B. Star
C. Cash cow
D. Dog
Question 2
SIC codes are sets of four-digit codes used to classify what?
A. Spend categories
B. Industries
C. Business departments
D. Countries
Question 3
A new supplier to a marketplace is using break-even pricing to determine the price at which to sell a product.
Which of the following does this type of pricing structure not consider? Select TWO.
A. Competitors' pricing
B. Variable costs
C. Fixed costs
D. Price elasticity
Question 4
XYZ Ltd is a manufacturing organisation based in the UK. They work with many suppliers of both direct and indirect goods. Below is a selection of four suppliers XYZ procures items from:
* Supplier 1: The sole supplier of a critical item for production. Market research shows no substitute exists. XYZ is a price taker, not a price setter.
* Supplier 2: Long-term relationship. Working together to reduce costs. Item has a high impact on profit but low supply risk.
* Supplier 3: Indirect items like stationery with little profit impact. Meetings focus on bulk discounts.
* Supplier 4: One-off capital expenditure item. Months of negotiations with supplier to reduce costs before manufacture begins.
Task:
Complete the table below. You are required, for each supplier, to determine the Cost Approach taken by XYZ Ltd and to identify the Item Type based on the Kraljic Matrix. Each response should only be used once.
Question 5
Of the following 4 types of industries, which has the lowest barriers to entry?
A. Soft drink manufacturing
B. Restaurant
C. Airline
D. Pharmaceuticals
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A,D | Question 4 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 5 Answer: B |
