Brooks Group

MARCH 7, 2024

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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Procurement Management Decision-making Sales Training 68

Brooks Group

APRIL 9, 2024

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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Value Proposition Procurement Decision-making Stakeholders 92

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 14, 2023

to be the basis of your entire value proposition, and you don't want to attract buyers only shopping around for the cheapest price. 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.

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Negotiation Value Proposition Meetings Procurement 125

Account Manager Tips

JUNE 29, 2021

Demonstrate that you value your client's business. Create contact plans to keep in touch with key stakeholders in your company and your client's. You'll need to understand the decision-making process, the competitive landscape, develop solutions, pricing, negotiation tactics and lots more. Bring value to life beyond the numbers.

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Suppliers Shareholders Stakeholders Decision-making 246

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Ask them for introductions to the other stakeholders; forging multiple relationships means you’re less vulnerable if one of your contacts finds a new job, loses influence, or decides to focus on different priorities. You should also ask your champion or main contact for access to Procurement relatively early in the process.

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Procurement Decision-making Negotiation Value Proposition 97

Miller Heiman Group

JULY 30, 2019

However, four common buying influences in manufacturing include: Procurement: Also called Purchasing in some organizations, these buying influences are primarily concerned with price. Sellers should also ask about executives who regularly check in on the progress to see if there are any hidden stakeholders they haven’t identified.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Decision-making 61

SBI

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Crafting a powerful value proposition that resonates with a C-suite audience is as much an art as it is a science. A well-presented value. Qstream can be used for sales onboarding or ongoing reinforcement and can test and reinforce sales qualification skills, sales negotiation, & product knowledge. Blog Article.

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