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Negotiation as a procurement person, is a matter of talent or just driven by "manuals" ?

As I had a chat in a post about negotiations, I argued with someone who claimed that negotiation, is a summary of directions and definitions learned. I supported the view that theory always helps and gives first steps into a field, but as concern negotiations and procurement, theory is far behind practice. In this fields the personality, the experience and the talent are major advantage to success. I 'd love to hear your side of view.

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Date Posted: 2014/03/13
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Negotiation is a talent. And when backed up with the good information about what's to be negotiated plus your personal touch in communiation will certainly get a good result.

Haneef Mohammed
by Haneef Mohammed , Seeking a new position , M.Haneef

its a talent with experience, knowledge & strong communication

amer jayyousi
by amer jayyousi , Business Development Consultant , freelance

negotiation is certainely a talent that can be polished by training and experience.

Manoharan Vallamunji Kasinathan Vallamunji
by Manoharan Vallamunji Kasinathan Vallamunji , Purchase Engineer (Supply Chain Management) , ITR MIDDLE EAST

My dear friend ..In my opinion negotiation is a matter of talent,, which requires in depth knowledge of the item, manucaturing process, raw material cost , currency fluctuation, labors cost , market situation etc.

Amir khusroo
by Amir khusroo , PROCUREMENT OFFICER , AL RUSHAID PETROLEUM INVESTMENT COMPANY

Negotiation is a skill which is polished only by practicing in real. Certain standard or manual enhances and can be helpful as a tool.

Nadeem Asghar
by Nadeem Asghar , Supply Chain Consultant/Trainer , Independent Practitioner

Negotiation is an Art. As one CANNOT learn painting or poetry etc etc from books, Negotiation cannot be learnt and practised through manuals, However, as is the case with every discipline, manuals and rules refine the final product.

Oliver Watling
by Oliver Watling , Procurement Category Manager - Facilities , E2V Technologies Plc

Negotiation is definitely about talent. That is using the knowledge you have to get to the best possible position. I truly believe 90% of good negotiation is in the preparation. The final 10% is using the research to come to a position you are happy with.

Muhammed Fasil
by Muhammed Fasil , Asst:Brand Manager EPSON (IT Hardware&AV) , Grandstores.L.L.C

its a talent process, time taking and just don't accept other parties opinion even though you can accept their point... they should feel like they negotiated well.

praveen kumar vattla
by praveen kumar vattla , tech 1 , ALPLA INDIA PVT LTD

IN SINGLE SENTENSE ....JUST LEAVING IT FOR THE TIME BEING

it is talent , but, it is not a summary of directions and definations at all , sometimes it works good, other not.

IBRAHIM LAMOURI
by IBRAHIM LAMOURI , chef de dept importations , SARL CHEFA INGREDIENTS/SARL YASMINE DAIRY

yes, it's a mix of knowledge&experience

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