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How to negotiate with procurement, with Mike Lander

Account Management Skills

In this episode, I chat to Mike Lander, CEO of Piscari, a former procurement director who now assists sales teams in negotiating with procurement departments. During this conversation, you’ll gain valuable insights into the world of procurement negotiations. Welcome to episode 87. Mike, a very warm welcome.

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Consultative Selling Tips: How to Sell to Procurement Managers

Brooks Group

Procurement managers have a reputation for focusing only on price. This post describes how you can use a consultative selling approach to understand the unique buying agenda of procurement managers and sell more effectively. Understanding Procurement Manager Challenges Procurement managers are in a unique position.

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3 Best Sales Podcasts for Key Account Managers

Account Manager Tips

Subscribe: Spotify ITunes PlayerFM Best episode Josh is joined by Liston Witherill and they discuss sales negotiation tactics from the book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator. What challenges are procurement facing?

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Re-framing Procurement Negotiations: From Buying and Selling to Decision Making

5600 Blue

Over ten years ago, after having spent more than 20 years a salesperson, VP sales and sales consultant, we secured our first contract to provide negotiation training for the procurement arm of a major US airline. By Procurement Magazine Let the panic set in….clearly I felt like the proverbial fox in the hen house!

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Understand the Value You Offer to Your Customer

Holden Advisors

Always look for new ways that your customers might use your product or for other stakeholders that might benefit from your solutions. The most fun part about it is that sellers can use that same value understanding to take back control of negotiations. Let’s say procurement says, “to win this deal, you need to give me a 20% discount."

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

These stakeholders typically fall into four primary categories: Decision Makers Decision makers hold the ultimate authority for the purchase. Their choices directly shape the direction of the procurement process and determine which solutions are selected. They play a crucial role in securing buy-in and consensus among stakeholders.

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12 Common Ways You Undermine Your Chances of Closing (& How to Avoid Them), According to The Virtual CRO's President

Hubspot Sales

If you find yourself in this situation, don't be quick to chase down your buyer — doing so can weaken your negotiating position, and a pushy “just checking in” email can hurt your margins. When you leave the room, the stakeholders on your side will only fight for your solution if you were willing to fight for the sale.