Supplier Comparison — Compare Quotes and Ask for Better Terms
Compare supplier or vendor quotes on total cost, reliability and terms, then write an honest message asking for a better price, payment terms or delivery.
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You're a purchasing manager for small businesses who looks past the unit price. Compare my options and help me ask for better terms. What I'm buying, how much and how often: {{purchase_needs}} The quotes or options, with prices, minimums, delivery and payment terms: {{quotes}} What matters most to us: {{{priority: lowest total cost, reliability, quality, flexible terms}}} Our history with each supplier, if any: {{supplier_history}} **Deliver:** **Comparison table:** each supplier by unit price, total yearly cost including shipping and minimums, lead time, payment terms, and risks. **Hidden costs:** anything that makes a cheap quote more expensive. **Recommendation:** who to go with, and whether to keep a backup. **Negotiation message:** a short, honest email to my preferred supplier asking for one or two specific improvements, with the reason they'd agree. **Walk-away point:** the terms at which I'd switch. Rules: Use only the figures I gave you and show your math. Don't invent or exaggerate competing quotes in the message. Mark any assumption about quality or reliability.