Zen & the Art of Procurement Automation
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Procurement Skills: #8 Cost & Price Management
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Procurement Skills: #8 Cost & Price Management

Final Episode of My Eight-Part Series on Procurement Skills Mastery

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Cost and price management is more than negotiating with suppliers for discounts—it’s a strategic competency that shapes procurement’s impact on the bottom line.

In the final episode of my 8-part podcast series, we dive into this critical skillset, exploring how procurement professionals at all levels can master cost management to create lasting value:

  • Understanding Cost Drivers: Analyze the forces influencing pricing at every stage of the supply chain.

  • Advanced Techniques: Learn how to shift negotiations to create win-win outcomes from target pricing to open-book costing.

  • Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage insights and benchmarks to align costs with organizational goals.

  • Risk Mitigation: Assess supplier financial health to avoid disruptions and safeguard your organization.

Whether you’re new to procurement or a seasoned leader, this episode provides actionable insights to refine your approach, elevate your team, and drive strategic outcomes.

🎧 Listen to Episode 8 now and cap off this transformative series with a deep understanding of cost and price management.

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