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Negotiating a supply agreement without giving away the margin: anchors, concessions, walk-away
Protect your profit margins when negotiating your next critical supply agreement.
The moment it goes wrong
A poorly structured supply agreement erodes profit for years, impacting your bottom line. Unexpected costs emerge from overlooked clauses, leading to difficult conversations with finance. These mistakes can cost millions in lost revenue and increase audit risks.
What changes after this course
Your team will confidently negotiate supply terms, understanding the financial impact of each decision. They will secure agreements that protect company margin and minimize future risks. You will receive a complete training record and completion certificates for all participants.
How long it takes, by who is listening
Nobody spends a day in a classroom. Every module exists in three lengths; a person takes the length their role needs, and every length ends with the same recorded questionnaire, so the training record is complete either way.
| Who takes this course | Length | Total time |
|---|---|---|
| Business development and export sales | Briefing | 1 h 20 min |
| Finance, pricing and tenders | Briefing | 1 h 20 min |
What is in the course, module by module
8 modules. Under each title are the three things the listener can do afterwards; the audio itself runs 10 to 50 minutes depending on the length chosen. Each module ends with a multiple-choice questionnaire whose result is recorded per person for your auditor. Your human-resources or quality manager decides what counts as passed and when a level is retaken.
1Understand the True Cost of Your Supply Chain
- Identify all direct and indirect costs associated with pharmaceutical supply.
- Analyze how Incoterms 2020 impact cost and risk allocation in agreements.
- Recognize the hidden financial implications of payment terms and lead times.
2Set Effective Anchors for Negotiation Success
- Learn to establish a strong opening offer that influences the negotiation range.
- Understand how to research and justify your anchor based on market data.
- Avoid the common mistake of setting an anchor too low and its financial cost.
3Define Your Walk-Away Points and Alternatives
- Clearly define the minimum acceptable terms before any negotiation begins.
- Develop a Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) for every deal.
- Recognize when to walk away from a deal that does not meet strategic goals.
4Master Concession Strategies to Protect Margin
- Plan a sequence of concessions that maximizes perceived value while minimizing actual cost.
- Understand the rule of reciprocity and how to ask for something in return for a concession.
- Avoid making unilateral concessions that erode your negotiating position and profit.
5Draft Key Clauses for a Compliant Supply Agreement
- Include essential clauses for quality agreements under EU Good Manufacturing Practice.
- Ensure terms for intellectual property and confidentiality are clearly stated.
- Address liability limitations and indemnification to mitigate future disputes.
6Review Legal and Regulatory Requirements
- Understand the impact of European Medicines Agency (EMA) guidelines on supply contracts.
- Identify necessary clauses for data integrity and record-keeping compliance.
- Ensure adherence to anti-bribery and corruption laws, such as the UK Bribery Act.
7Evaluate Total Cost of Ownership in Contracts
- Calculate the long-term financial impact of a supply agreement beyond the unit price.
- Factor in costs related to quality control, logistics, and potential regulatory fines.
- Make informed decisions by comparing total cost scenarios for different suppliers.
8Prepare for Post-Agreement Audits and Reviews
- Establish clear performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supplier review.
- Understand the requirements for supplier audits as per ISO 9001 standards.
- Document all negotiation steps and agreement changes for future reference and compliance.
Price for this title
One licence, 8 modules in all three lengths, included in every purchase, every employee of the legal entity, 12 months. Pick your company size.
Cheaper as part of a track pack or company library. Delivered within 72 hours of payment or the course is free.
Custom course or custom pricing? A course built on your own procedures and products, a mixed bundle, several legal entities, or a budget that does not fit a table: tell us on WhatsApp and you have a written quote the same day.
Ask about custom courses and custom pricingWho this is for
Roles: Business development and export sales, Finance, pricing and tenders,
Businesses: every kind of pharma company
Countries: India China Türkiye Korea Japan Taiwan Egypt, Gulf and MENA Brazil and Latin America Pakistan, Bangladesh and Vietnam United States Europe
What you receive
- Audio modules in all three lengths, included in every purchase. The briefing for the board and the sales floor, the standard run for regulatory and quality, the expanded walk-through for the bench. One price buys all three; each person takes the length their role needs. Listen on the commute, at the bench, in the car.
- Made to be listened to. A narrator with character, a story in every module and real examples from the buyer's side of the table. Not a read-out of the guideline that puts the room to sleep.
- Companion workbook. Exercises and checklists per module, ready to file.
- Full transcript. Searchable, printable, quotable in your procedures.
- Source for every fact. Each statement links to its guideline, regulation or paper, so an auditor can check it.
- Certificate per learner. Name, course, hours, guideline version, date.
- Auditable training record. Per-person export for your quality file, the document inspectors ask for under EU GMP Chapter 2.
English first. Other languages are available in test mode on request.
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