[PDF] Sales Vs Procurement eBook

Author : Elliot Epstein
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 20,11 MB
Release : 2018-07-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781721788552

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Sales and Procurement have been dealing with each other for a very long time, often with the mixed messages Dr John Gray famously talked about in his blockbuster 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus' It's a landscape filled with tenders, negotiations, probity, sales quotas, savings targets, strategy, very different personalities, varying expectations and hundreds of tactics. This book takes you 'behind the curtain' by giving you unique insights into the thinking, strategy and tactics of both professional sales people and professional procurement practitioners. It is written in the style of a 'fly on the wall' conversation between us as we discuss, debate, argue and educate each other, and in turn, you, about the real mindsets, tactics and approaches of each side.

Author : Francis Gouillart
Publisher : Springer
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 19,16 MB
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1137526777

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Rapid changes in business along with better informed customers threaten the traditional sales and procurement process. Thousands of sales and procurement people are threatened with extinction, yet all is not destined to be doom and gloom. A new way of partnering between these two roles can, in fact, create significant value for both organizations. Sales and procurement professionals have a bright future ahead of them if they can respond to six trends that the authors have identified in the business-to-business world. Each trend offers an opportunity to develop a new skill for sales and procurement professionals and adopt a new practice. Because these practices are not yet widely adopted as “best practices”, the authors coin them “next practices.” These trends include: working together to solve complex problems; organizing problem-solving networks across company boundaries; creating processes for live cross-company engagement; facilitating data driven, cross-company interactions fed by digital platforms; providing new personal experiences for individuals and lastly (and most importantly) creating new sources of value for firms. If these trends are adopted by organizations, the ability to co-create means providing significant value to both the sales management team at the supplier and the purchasing management team at the customer. With the alternative being that these job functions will be replaced by web-based or channel-based alternatives that will do most of what they do today at a fraction of the cost. Increasingly, there is no middle ground anymore. SAMs and senior buyers will either evolve into high value-added sales and procurement professionals, or disappear.

Author : Christopher D. Provines
Publisher :
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 28,20 MB
Release : 2013-03-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781482704587

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Selling is getting tougher for one key reason. Many customers have invested in their procurement function in order to be smarter buyers of goods and services. Ever since the great recession, organizations of all sizes and types have learned to use procurement as a strategic profit lever. Unfortunately, many sales teams haven't figured out how to keep up with this new threat. Often the result is lost sales, margin erosion, and frustrated salespeople. It doesn't have to be this way.Based on direct experience working in procurement leadership for a Fortune 50 business, as well as teaching global procurement, working in key account management, and research, the author provides perspectives for how sales professionals can better understand the modern procurement organization.Originally published as a short booklet in e-book format only, it has now been converted to print form based on many requests (about 65 pages in printed form).It is intended to compliment your existing sales and negotiation methodologies. Get beyond the procurement tactics you see to understand what drives procurement's behaviors. Learn how to spot emerging threats from procurement that could cost you the next deal. Find hidden sales opportunities by understanding procurement's goals. Exploit their fears and needs in your next negotiation. Gain confidence in using your value in selling to procurement. This is a field guide to empower sales professionals to better handle procurement to achieve sales success in an increasingly challenging environment.

Author : Mark HUNTER
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 30,37 MB
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0814420095

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In the high-pressure quest to make a sale, acquire a contract, and beat out other bidders, sales professionals frequently resort to cutting prices, offering discounts, or making other concessions that cut into their operating marginsùshort-term strategies that are destructive to the long-term sustainability of their business. High-Profit Selling helps readers understand that their sales goal shouldn't simply be to sell more, but to sell more at a higher priceàand that success comes only to those focused on ôprofitable sales.ö This eye-opening book shows readers how to: Avoid negotiating ò Actively listen to customers ò Match the benefits of their product or service with the customer's needs and pains ò Confidently communicate value ò Successfully execute a price increase with existing customers ò Ensure prospects are serious and not shopping for price Too many salespeople believe that a sale at any price is better than no sale at all. This powerful guide helps move readers toward a profit-centered approach that will strength en their relationships and increase their bottom line.

Author : Étienne Garbugli
Publisher : Étienne Garbugli
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,59 MB
Release : 2022-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1778074006

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Get from Idea to Product/Market Fit in B2B. The world has changed. Nowadays, there are more companies building B2B products than there’s ever been. Products are entering organizations top-down, middle-out, and bottom-up. Teams and managers control their budgets. Buyers have become savvier and more impatient. The case for the value of new innovations no longer needs to be made. Technology products get hired, and fired faster than ever before. The challenges have moved from building and validating products to gaining adoption in increasingly crowded and fragmented markets. This, requires a new playbook. The second edition of Lean B2B is the result of years of research into B2B entrepreneurship. It builds off the unique Lean B2B Methodology, which has already helped thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators around the world build successful businesses. In this new edition, you’ll learn: - Why companies seek out new products, and why they agree to buy from unproven vendors like startups - How to find early adopters, establish your credibility, and convince business stakeholders to work with you - What type of opportunities can increase the likelihood of building a product that finds adoption in businesses - How to learn from stakeholders, identify a great opportunity, and create a compelling value proposition - How to get initial validation, create a minimum viable product, and iterate until you're able to find product/market fit This second edition of Lean B2B will show you how to build the products that businesses need, want, buy, and adopt.

Author : Michel van den Broek
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 31,66 MB
Release : 2008-09-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1409228835

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A practical book for sales professionals to improve their sales. Written from the point of view of an experienced Procurement Director. A rare and explicit look into a buyer's kitchen.Improve your sales by tips and advice form someone who has always been on the other side of the table!

Author : Howard Richman
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,83 MB
Release : 2024
Category : Industrial procurement
ISBN :

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"“Procurement Confidential” acquaints readers with the roles of sales, procurement and supply chain in the corporate environment, and underscores the changes in culture, process, metrics and technology that must take place for these interactions to become more productive and successful for mutual benefit. Readers gain a deeper understanding of how sales and procurement functions go about the business of negotiating and contracting with one another and engage in the supplier relationship management process, and the real forces at hand (i.e. WIIFM - “What’s in it for me”) that shape the outcomes of these interactions. The book further explains how the interface between these entities is actually driven by corporate measures and budgets that translate into personal metrics of success, and how it shapes our short and long-term relationships with suppliers and the supply chain for goods and services. Ultimately, it has a major impact on our economy, and the success (or failure) of companies that must do business with one another and drive for competitive advantage to survive and thrive in an ever-changing world" --

Author : Michiel Leenders
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 MB
Release : 2010-07-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780073377896

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The Fourteenth Edition of Purchasing and Supply Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the purchasing and supply chain management field, supported by over 40 case studies. Cases cover purchasing and supply chain issues in a variety of settings, from process industries to high tech manufacturing and services as well as public institutions. The text focuses on decision making throughout the supply chain. Based on the conviction that supply managers, in concert with suppliers and distributors, have to contribute to organizational goals and strategies, this edition continues to focus on how to make that mission a reality.

Author : Daniel Stanton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 31,96 MB
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1394154569

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Putting together all the links in the supply chain Supply Chain Management For Dummies gives you the full rundown on what a supply chain is, how it works, how to optimize it, and the best education for a rewarding supply chain career. This new edition is fully updated for changes to the supply chain in a post-Covid world. You’ll learn about the latest supply chain technologies, analytics and data-based optimization, and new strategies for delivering on your organization’s promises. This approachable resource can take your supply chain management skills to the next level with step-by-step explanations, expert tips, and real-life examples. Gain a foundational knowledge of issues in supply chain management Learn about today’s global supply chains, plus trends like reshoring and near-shoring Wrap your mind around how an organization’s moving parts can be coordinated in today’s high-tech world Discover strategies for dealing with disruptions, focusing on diversity, and increasing resilience This For Dummies guide is great for entry-level supply chain professionals and anyone who needs an update on need-to-know concepts and recent changes in supply chain management.