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Are you ready to enhance your sourcing strategy? More Staffing encourages businesses to partner with Move Supply Chain at the upcoming Canton Fair! By utilizing Move's expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and vendor visits, you can unlock amazing deals and forge strong supplier relationships that significantly boost your profitability. This is a fantastic opportunity to streamline your procurement process and enhance your margins. Don’t let this chance slip away—discover how Move Supply Chain can transform your operations: https://lnkd.in/gp6NsWEQ #Profitability #SupplyChain #CantonFair #MoreStaffing #BusinessGrowth

🚨 Urgent Update! 🚨- *We have now resolved this issue.* We regret to inform you that our eTendering platform, Mercell, is currently experiencing technical difficulties, rendering it inaccessible to both our organisation and suppliers. This issue is a known problem, and we are actively working with Mercell to address and resolve it promptly. The Facilities Services Framework, scheduled to close tomorrow, has generated concerns among suppliers who are unable to submit their bids due to the platform's unavailability. Please be assured that we are collaborating with Mercell to rectify the situation and upon restoration of access, we will communicate through the portal, outlining the next steps in the Facilities Services process. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this unforeseen disruption. #TechnicalIssues #MercellTrouble #FacilitiesServices UKUPC (UK Universities Purchasing Consortia)

At the heart of any successful business lies strong vendor relationships. Last week I went to Pittcon and was able to have many meaningful conversations. I recognize that vendor relations aren't just about transactions; they're about cultivating partnerships built on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. Our vendors are not merely suppliers but integral members of our extended team, contributing significantly to our success. Through effective communication, understanding, and cooperation, I've done my best to foster a culture of collaboration that fuels innovation and drives results. By prioritizing open dialogue and feedback, we ensure that our partnerships evolve, adapt, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape. As we look ahead, we remain committed to nurturing these relationships, exploring new avenues for synergy, and co-creating value that benefits all parties involved. Together, we'll continue to push boundaries, exceed expectations, and achieve remarkable outcomes. To all my valued vendors: Thank you for your unwavering dedication and partnership. Here's to many more milestones together! #VendorRelations #Partnerships #Collaboration #BusinessGrowth #Gratitude #Teamwork

🚀 Great debut for our first Supplier Day 🚀 After intensive planning, we successfully held our first Supplier Day yesterday. A new platform where we brought together strategic suppliers from various categories in one day to finalize ongoing tenders – supported by our top management and Member of the Board, Vinzenz Pflanz . It was also a new and great experience for the procurement team, as we’ve mostly seen such large-scale events in B2B sales (my sales soul of course likes this a lot 😃). It was a good opportunity to introduce this format in procurement and further strengthen the collaboration with our suppliers. 🤩For me personally, the day was double exciting: on the one hand, because I designed and facilitated the event, and on the other hand, because I led the final negotiation for one category and successfully brought it to a close. What made this day special for us: transparency and partnership on equal footing with our suppliers and close collaboration with our colleagues from the technical departments. Even for suppliers who didn’t win the tender, we want to ensure that the dialogue remains open and respectful. The consistently positive feedback from all suppliers who participated confirmed this. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a great success! 💪 Antoine Rigal Christian Lukas Reiner Kelkel Lucas Böhnisch Tanja Kolb Karsten Dedendorf Martin Gutkas Jan Krusche Julian Krause Lisa Schwimmbeck #Partnership #SupplierManagement #SIXT #StrategicSourcing

How to source THE BEST property deals 🏠 👇🏻 Direct to vendor strategies! You can pick up some cracking deals, through the strategies mentioned in this reel. Getting in front of the vendor enables you to negotiate effectively, get to the point, and offer creative solutions that ultimately end up in a win-win for everyone. What’s your favourite way of sourcing deals? Comment below. 👇🏻

Building successful partnerships one lesson at a time. Swipe left for the three valuable insights for buyers when working with suppliers. #SupplierRelations #PartnershipBuilding #SupplyChainTips #RelationshipBuilding

Psst… Did you know that Vetted is an awarded vendor in the Florida Sheriffs Association Cooperative Purchasing Program? We are proud to offer streamlined procurement and competitive pricing, making purchasing a breeze. Let's simplify the process together! LINK IN COMMENTS 👇 #FloridaSheriffs #StreamlinedPurchasing

Before entering a negotiation, you should also understand your BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) if the deal doesn’t go through. Your BATNA might involve walking away entirely, but it could also mean pursuing a different partnership, seeking another vendor, or revising internal strategies (e.g., reallocate resources, revise timelines). When you know your BATNA, you don’t feel pressured into accepting unfavorable terms. The stronger your BATNA, the more power you have in the negotiation.

Here's what I do to find the most relevant suppliers to negotiate with 👇

How do you stay ahead of the competition in sourcing and closing 🏠🏘🏚 deals quickly?