Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
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Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals

A Proven Approach for Negotiations with Suppliers

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eBook - ePub

Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals

A Proven Approach for Negotiations with Suppliers

About this book

How can procurement leaders secure stronger outcomes from negotiations?

Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
by Jonathan O'Brien is a practical guide for senior procurement and supply chain professionals who need to plan, lead and deliver high-value negotiations in complex and competitive environments.

Built around the globally recognized Red Sheet® Methodology, this book offers a structured, proven framework for securing better deals, aligning teams and navigating commercial conversations with clarity and control.

Now updated with new content on remote negotiation, cultural influences and the role of AI, it enables professionals to:

- Develop detailed, adaptable negotiation plans with clear tactics and objectives
- Assess supplier positions, sales tactics and cultural dynamics
- Use digital tools and AI to support data-led negotiation strategies
- Lead collaborative planning and alignment across procurement teams

With techniques trusted by global organizations, this book equips leaders to negotiate with confidence, manage risk and deliver measurable commercial value.

Turn negotiation into a strategic advantage for procurement and supply chain success.

Themes:
procurement negotiation, supplier strategy, Red Sheet Methodology, remote negotiation, AI in negotiation, commercial leadership

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Information

Publisher
Kogan Page
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781398620964
eBook ISBN
9781398620971
Edition
4
Subtopic
Operations

Table of contents

  1. Praise for Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
  2. Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. List of Figures
  6. List of Tables
  7. Preface
  8. Acknowledgements
  9. About the Author
  10. Introduction
  11. 01 Introducing negotiation
  12. 02 Countering the seller’s advantage
  13. 03 Red Sheet – a winning process for negotiation
  14. 04 Planning the negotiation
  15. 05 Negotiating across cultures
  16. 06 Personality and negotiation
  17. 07 Power
  18. 08 Game theory in negotiation
  19. 09 Building the concession strategy
  20. 10 The negotiation event
  21. 11 Winning event tactics and techniques
  22. 12 Body language
  23. 13 Managing what you say and how you say it
  24. 14 Post-negotiation activities a success
  25. 15 Negotiation as a key enabler for success
  26. Appendix
  27. Glossary
  28. References and Further Reading
  29. Index
  30. Copyright Page