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CIPS L5M6 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIPS |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Category Management |
| Exam Number: | L5M6 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple-choice, Situational judgment |
| Real Exam Qty: | 46 |
| 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 | - Align category management strategies with organizational goals - Differentiate between strategic and conventional sourcing - Achieving cost optimization through category management - Evaluate how approaches support long-term supplier relationships - Role of category management in enhancing sourcing efficiency |
| Understand the Concepts, Tools, and Techniques Associated with Managing Expenditure | - Supplier performance evaluation and contract negotiation - Procurement Wheel framework - Identify, classify, and analyze different types of spend - Portfolio Analysis matrices - Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models - Spend data analysis and segmentation by category |
| Understand the Strategic Impact of a Category Management Process | - Data-driven decision-making in category management - Driving sustainable procurement outcomes - Performance management (post-award processes) - Use of market intelligence to shape sourcing strategies - Managing direct and indirect organizational expenditure - Category analysis and demand management (pre-award processes) - Sourcing and contract negotiation |
CIPS L5M6 Exam FAQs
The L5M6 exam is a core requirement for the CIPS Certification certification at the Advanced Diploma level. Earning this validates your skills for credentials like CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
Candidates will face 46 questions and have 90 minutes to complete the exam. This means you need strict time management. We strongly recommend taking timed practice tests to ensure you can maintain a steady pace without rushing when under actual exam time pressure.
Candidate requirements include: CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply (required for entry to Level 5 Advanced Diploma). Please verify all eligibility details on the official certification page before scheduling your appointment.
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The syllabus is divided into 3 main domains. Key areas include "Understand Approaches that Can Be Used to Develop Category Management Strategies", "Understand the Strategic Impact of a Category Management Process", "Understand the Concepts, Tools, and Techniques Associated with Managing Expenditure". For a comprehensive breakdown of all measured skills, please review the complete exam outline table provided above.
CIPS Category Management Sample Questions:
Under what circumstances should forecast data be amended? Select THREE.
- A. A key supplier ceases trading
- B. There is significant price inflation
- C. Health and safety legislation changes
- D. Operations move to a new location
- E. A key customer is lost
Correct Answer: A,B,E 🗳️
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On the BCG Matrix, what is a cash cow?
- A. High market share, high market growth
- B. Low market share, high market growth
- C. Low market share, low market growth
- D. High market share, low market growth
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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According to Porter's Five Forces, supplier power is strong in industries where which of the following is true?
[Select THREE]
- A. Forward integration is possible
- B. The product is undifferentiated
- C. Switching costs are low
- D. Supplier's customers are fragmented
- E. No substitutes are available
Correct Answer: A,D,E 🗳️
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Which of the following are key components to the success of a CFT (cross-functional team)? Select TWO.
- A. The team has endorsement from company leadership
- B. The CFT has an articulated purpose
- C. All members have technical expertise in the area
- D. Members from at least 4 different functions are brought together
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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What is contract leakage?
- A. When spend with a supplier is less than was forecast
- B. When spend with a supplier is more than was stated in the contract
- C. The gap between proposed KPI levels and those actually achieved by the supplier
- D. The gap between benefits identified in the pre-award stage of the contract and those actually achieved
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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