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Free tool · Kraljic matrix

Supplier Positioning Matrix

Free, no sign-up. The tool runs in your browser — nothing you type into it is stored or sent anywhere.

What it's for

Not everything you buy deserves the same effort. The Kraljic matrix sorts purchases by two things: how much they affect your organisation's costs and results, and how risky they are to get hold of. Answer four questions about an item, and this tool places it on the matrix and suggests how to manage it — from building a partnership to simply automating the order.

Score your items

Score one item at a time, then add it to the matrix. You can add up to 10.

Across: supply risk. Up: profit impact. Each dot is numbered to match the list below.

Your items and suggested strategies

Answer the four questions and select “Add to matrix” to see your first item here.

Made with the free Supplier Positioning Matrix at youngprocurement.co.uk/free-tools. For study and practice only.

Your next step

One model won't pass the exam. The whole module will.

These free tools help you practise one idea at a time. When you're ready to cover the full syllabus, with guided learning and mock exams, here's where to go next.

CIPS Level 4

ProcurePass

£9.99 one-off

Guided learning for the Level 4 Diploma, with mock exams included.

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CIPS Level 5

PassLevel5

£9.99 one-off

Guided learning for the Level 5 Advanced Diploma, with mock exams included.

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Levels 4 & 5 · With a tutor

Distance learning

£150 a level

Recordings of a relevant class, the learning platform (guided learning and mock exams), and tutor support from Tim until you qualify.

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