Survey

How does your general management react from your cost savings from purchasing activities?

With indifference.
Not interested about purchasing contributions to company profits.
Congratulates buyer for savings.
Increases amount to be saved from buyer activity.
Never meets with buyer or purchasing manager.
Gives buyer a raise in salary.

APS Interactive Negotiations

Date: 11/01/2025

Negotiation skills rank highest amongst purchasing pros’ demands. In addition to our online training courses, APS provides three live interactive options to serve members’ requests. 1. Live onsite negotiation training seminars - Interactive one- or two-day events customized to workplace challenges. Small team participant input and frequent exercises drive success. We interview or visit training clients to ascertain how best to solve negotiation challenges, then incorporate that input to create effective sessions. 2. Consulting with purchasing execs and staff to formulate purchasing policies such as Total Cost of Ownership, Life Cycle Analysis, and others. Apply strategic sourcing practices of Supplier Certification and Evaluation, creation of Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual (PP&PM), and other services as requested. 3. Assistance in live negotiations with suppliers, including advance mock negotiations, post event analysis, and ongoing mentoring support. Sitting second chair, we will advise and assist in live negotiations with suppliers and promote mutually beneficial results. Contact us at propurch@propuch.com or (630) 859-0250 to explore the options.

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