Procurement Manager Question:
Tell us can We Negotiate To Bring The Suppliers Price Down?
Answer:
Negotiation or bartering on price is not ethical, however there are techniques that can be adopted to influence a change in a proposal, for example value engineering. This must be done by trained Procurement Service staff. If price is very important, it may be possible to carry out an eAuction. This must be decided in advance of the tender.
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