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Category Management Software

Achieving savings and aligning procurement with business goals requires the right tools. GEP SMART provides category managers with everything they need to succeed, from real-time insights to streamlined processes for sourcing, contract management, supplier management and spend management.

With GEP SMART’s comprehensive category management workbench, you can assess supplier risks, identify cost drivers and track savings across sourcing events and contracts — all from a single, intuitive dashboard. The platform simplifies complex procurement operations and empowers teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions that deliver long-term value.

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GEP has been our partner in procurement organization transformation from the beginning. They have really supported and validated the design of the organization that we should implement… the key success factor to me is that GEP has the ability to operate like somebody wearing our name badge

The GEP SMART Advantage

With GEP SMART, you gain access to a dynamic platform designed to empower category managers with actionable insights and streamlined workflows. The platform integrates strategic sourcing capabilities with category management tools, aligning strategies with business goals to ensure every decision is backed by data and delivers measurable value.

KPI Monitoring

Stay on top of key performance metrics, track supplier performance and project savings. Monitor and compare results against targets and take corrective measures if required

Drive Category Strategies

Design category plans around tried-and-tested best-practice strategies. Get complete control and visibility at a category level to implement your category strategies

Stakeholder Engagement

Move from tactical sourcing to business-wide strategic planning. Engage business owners and increase collaboration with different teams to drive more value for every category

Category Positioning

Understand the key value objectives for your category to develop executable strategies. Profile each category in terms of market and supplier complexity versus business criticality

Improved Governance

Build a compelling case for your category management program using data and evidence from procurement. Share it with business leaders and stakeholders for their approval

Category Intelligence

Combine your category intel with real-time market intelligence from GEP’s in-house category experts in a single dashboard. Monitor the trends and changes in the market

Top Rated by Real Users

G2
         

4.4 rating

Gartner
         

4.4 rating

Software Advice
         

4.4 rating