[Negotiation] How do you prepare for a supplier negotiation?

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I prepare by getting clear on the business position before I get excited about tactics. I want to know what matters most in this negotiation, where the supplier may have leverage, what alternatives really exist, and which terms affect value beyond price. Good preparation is usually about clarity more than cleverness.

I also want facts that keep the conversation grounded: spend history, performance, market context,...

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