Babysitter category-strategy-builder

Category management strategy development using Kraljic Matrix and portfolio optimization

install

source · Clone the upstream repo

git clone https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter

Claude Code · Install into ~/.claude/skills/

T=$(mktemp -d) && git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/a5c-ai/babysitter "$T" && mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && cp -r "$T/library/specializations/domains/business/supply-chain/skills/category-strategy-builder" ~/.claude/skills/a5c-ai-babysitter-category-strategy-builder && rm -rf "$T"

manifest: library/specializations/domains/business/supply-chain/skills/category-strategy-builder/SKILL.md

Category Strategy Builder

Overview

The Category Strategy Builder enables structured category management strategy development using proven frameworks like the Kraljic Matrix. It supports category segmentation, strategy formulation, and supplier portfolio optimization to maximize procurement value.

Capabilities

Kraljic Matrix Categorization: Classify categories by risk and profit impact
Supply Market Complexity Assessment: Evaluate supplier market dynamics
Business Impact Evaluation: Quantify category importance to operations
Category Strategy Recommendations: Framework-driven strategy selection
Supplier Rationalization Analysis: Optimize supplier count by category
Demand Aggregation Opportunities: Identify consolidation potential
Risk Mitigation Strategies: Category-specific risk management
Category Roadmap Generation: Multi-year category plans

Input Schema

category_strategy_request:
  category: string
  spend_data:
    annual_spend: float
    supplier_count: integer
    transaction_volume: integer
  market_data:
    supplier_concentration: float
    switching_costs: string
    innovation_rate: string
  business_impact:
    criticality: string
    differentiation: string
    profit_impact: float
  current_state:
    contracts: array
    performance: object
    issues: array

Output Schema

category_strategy_output:
  kraljic_classification:
    quadrant: string              # Strategic, Leverage, Bottleneck, Non-critical
    risk_score: float
    impact_score: float
  recommended_strategy:
    approach: string
    tactics: array
    supplier_strategy: string
    risk_mitigation: array
  supplier_portfolio:
    rationalization: object
    segmentation: array
    target_state: object
  roadmap:
    initiatives: array
    timeline: object
    expected_outcomes: object
  savings_opportunity: float

Usage

Kraljic Matrix Classification

Input: Category spend, market data, business criticality
Process: Score on supply risk and profit impact axes
Output: Quadrant classification with strategy implications

Category Strategy Development

Input: Strategic category classification, current supplier base
Process: Apply appropriate strategy framework
Output: Comprehensive category strategy with tactics

Supplier Portfolio Optimization

Input: Current 15 suppliers in category
Process: Analyze performance, consolidation opportunities
Output: Target portfolio of 5 preferred suppliers

Integration Points

Spend Analytics: Category spend data
Market Intelligence: Supply market research
Supplier Management: Performance and relationship data
Tools/Libraries: Category management templates, portfolio optimization

Process Dependencies

Category Management
Strategic Sourcing Initiative
Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Best Practices

Refresh category classifications annually
Involve stakeholders in strategy development
Balance cost focus with risk management
Document strategy rationale and assumptions
Track strategy execution progress
Adapt strategies to market changes