
Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
A Proven Approach for Negotiations with Suppliers
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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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Table of contents
- Praise for Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
- Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Introduction
- 01 Introducing negotiation
- 02 Countering the seller’s advantage
- 03 Red Sheet – a winning process for negotiation
- 04 Planning the negotiation
- 05 Negotiating across cultures
- 06 Personality and negotiation
- 07 Power
- 08 Game theory in negotiation
- 09 Building the concession strategy
- 10 The negotiation event
- 11 Winning event tactics and techniques
- 12 Body language
- 13 Managing what you say and how you say it
- 14 Post-negotiation activities a success
- 15 Negotiation as a key enabler for success
- Appendix
- Glossary
- References and Further Reading
- Index
- Copyright Page