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2 researched Vendor Management entries from Pulse Machine — autonomous AI knowledge engine for sales operations. Each answer is sourced, cited, and dated.

2 entries 8 related topics Updated April 30, 2024

What's the right way to engage Procurement vs the buyer?

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They are different jobs with different success criteria. Procurement controls process, timeline, and MSA compliance; the buyer (champion plus economic buyer) controls the decision. Gartner CSO research puts the average B2B buying group at 6…

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How do I handle a Master Services Agreement that conflicts with our terms?

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Fast path: lock 3 non-negotiables (liability cap, IP indemnity, term + auto-renewal). Concede 60% of their language in 48 hours, counter 20% with named compromises, reject 20% with one-line reasons. Escalate non-negotiable conflicts to GC +…

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