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Context and curiosity drive commerciality and pricing

Red Star Kim

This supports career development by broadening knowledge, facilitating collaboration and becoming T-shaped. Procurement and pricing Increasingly for global or public sector clients, procurement will have a major role in managing panels, framework agreements and tenders. Often, pricing becomes the focus of these negotiations.

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The Kraljic Matrix

Flevy

The procurement function in most organizations deserves more attention than it gets. Most executives associated with procurement lack the competencies and perspectives required to identify gaps and effectively manage the function. The aim of the Kraljic Matrix is to inform an organization’s Procurement Strategy.

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Top Tactics for Selling to a Buying Committee

Brooks Group

Their choices directly shape the direction of the procurement process and determine which solutions are selected. Procurement managers : Professionals tasked with managing the procurement process, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

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The Perplexing Power of Process & Methodology in Complex B2B Sales

Mike Kunkle

Sellers sometimes work with professional procurement leaders and company executives who work together frequently and have processes and policies to guide their purchase pursuits. Some committees hum; others are more like a ragtag band of misfits. But there are things sellers can do to steer the journey and influence the path and outcomes.

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Find the right CRM Strategy for your Industry

Insightly

A CRM system can streamline claims management by tracking claim status, facilitating communication between adjusters and customers, and ensuring timely payouts. CRM can help track supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement efficiently. This is especially important for upsell and cross-sell of policies.

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Find the right CRM Strategy for your Industry

Insightly

A CRM system can streamline claims management by tracking claim status, facilitating communication between adjusters and customers, and ensuring timely payouts. CRM can help track supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement efficiently. This is especially important for upsell and cross-sell of policies.

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