The Supplier Evaluation & Effective Contract Negotiation course in Paris is a focused training course designed to help professionals enhance supplier management and negotiation skills to create successful business agreements.
From:
14-09-2026
Course Overview
Supplier evaluation ensures organizations partner with vendors that align with cost, quality, compliance, and risk objectives. Effective contract negotiation builds win-win agreements that reduce risks, create value, and foster long-term supplier trust. Together, these competencies are essential for procurement leaders managing complex sourcing strategies.
This course covers supplier evaluation models, performance scorecards, negotiation frameworks, risk allocation, digital tools, governance, and global best practices. Participants will learn to assess supplier performance effectively and negotiate robust contracts that ensure value and compliance.
At EuroQuest International Training, the course combines frameworks, simulations, and case studies to prepare professionals for supplier selection, management, and contract negotiation excellence.
Key Benefits of Attending
Master supplier evaluation frameworks and scoring models
Strengthen supplier performance monitoring strategies
Apply advanced negotiation tools for contract success
Mitigate risks in supplier relationships and contracts
Benchmark global best practices in supplier and contract management
Why Attend
This course empowers procurement professionals to evaluate suppliers objectively and negotiate contracts effectively, ensuring transparency, cost efficiency, and supplier collaboration.
Course Methodology
Expert-led lectures on supplier evaluation and negotiation
Case studies of global supplier and contract practices
Workshops on scoring, evaluation, and negotiation
Simulations of supplier negotiations and disputes
Group projects on supplier and contract strategies
Course Objectives
By the end of this ten-day training course, participants will be able to:
Define supplier evaluation principles and practices
Apply supplier selection and scoring models
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and dashboards
Apply advanced negotiation frameworks in procurement contracts
Mitigate risks in supplier partnerships
Build long-term, trust-based supplier relationships
Ensure governance and compliance in contract management
Use digital tools for supplier evaluation and negotiation
Benchmark practices against global procurement standards
Integrate ethics and sustainability in supplier selection
Design resilient supplier evaluation frameworks
Develop effective negotiation strategies for win-win outcomes
Target Audience
Procurement and sourcing managers
Supply chain and contract managers
Supplier relationship professionals
Project and operations leaders
Consultants in procurement and negotiation
Target Competencies
Supplier evaluation and assessment
Contract negotiation and drafting
Supplier performance monitoring
Risk and compliance management
Negotiation and persuasion strategies
Governance and transparency in sourcing
Ethical and sustainable procurement practices
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Supplier Evaluation and Negotiation
Principles of supplier assessment and negotiation
Linking supplier evaluation to procurement success
Case studies of supplier management failures and successes
Workshop on evaluation and negotiation awareness
Unit 2: Supplier Selection and Evaluation Frameworks
Prequalification and supplier selection models
Evaluation criteria for cost, quality, and compliance
Developing supplier scorecards and matrices
Practical supplier evaluation exercise
Unit 3: Supplier Performance Monitoring
KPIs for supplier performance management
Dashboards and performance monitoring tools
Continuous improvement strategies with suppliers
Simulation of supplier performance monitoring
Unit 4: Risk Management in Supplier Relationships
Identifying supplier risks and vulnerabilities
Risk allocation in supplier contracts
Mitigation strategies for supplier dependency
Case examples of supplier risk management
Unit 5: Fundamentals of Effective Negotiation
Principles of negotiation in procurement contexts
Stages of the negotiation process
Building credibility and trust in negotiations
Role-play on fundamental negotiation skills
Unit 6: Advanced Negotiation Strategies
Win-win negotiation frameworks
Data-driven negotiation techniques
Managing power imbalances in supplier negotiations
Simulation of advanced negotiation scenarios
Unit 7: Contract Structuring and Drafting
Key components of procurement contracts
Liability, payment, and performance clauses
Structuring contracts for risk and compliance
Workshop on contract drafting
Unit 8: Governance and Compliance in Supplier Contracts
Regulatory frameworks for contract compliance
Ensuring ethical and transparent sourcing practices
Governance structures for supplier agreements
Simulation of compliance enforcement
Unit 9: Digital Tools for Supplier Evaluation and Negotiation
E-sourcing and evaluation platforms
Digital negotiation and contract management tools
AI and analytics in supplier evaluation
Hands-on digital procurement session
Unit 10: Dispute Resolution in Supplier Contracts
Identifying and managing supplier disputes
Dispute resolution frameworks and approaches
Mediation, arbitration, and legal mechanisms
Role-play on dispute resolution
Unit 11: Global Best Practices in Supplier and Contract Management
Lessons from multinational organizations
Benchmarking supplier evaluation globally
Best practices in international contract negotiation
Group discussion on global insights
Unit 12: Capstone Supplier and Contract Project
Group project on supplier evaluation and negotiation
Designing frameworks for supplier scorecards and contracts
Presenting strategies for negotiation success
Final roadmap for supplier and contract excellence
Closing Call to Action
Join this ten-day training course to master supplier evaluation and effective contract negotiation, enabling you to strengthen supplier relationships and deliver sustainable procurement value.
The Supplier Evaluation & Effective Contract Negotiation Training Courses in Paris provide professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to optimize supplier performance, strengthen relationships, and negotiate contracts that maximize organizational value. Designed for procurement managers, contract specialists, supply chain leaders, and sourcing executives, these programs focus on evaluating suppliers systematically and implementing negotiation strategies that ensure favorable terms, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
Participants explore the principles of supplier evaluation and contract negotiation, including performance assessment, supplier segmentation, risk analysis, and value-based negotiation techniques. The courses emphasize how structured evaluation and strategic negotiation enhance supplier accountability, drive cost efficiency, and foster long-term partnerships. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and scenario-based exercises, attendees learn to analyze supplier capabilities, assess financial and operational risks, and conduct negotiations that balance organizational objectives with collaborative relationships.
These supplier evaluation and contract negotiation training programs in Paris combine theoretical frameworks with applied practice, covering topics such as supplier scorecards, benchmarking, negotiation tactics, contractual obligations, and compliance monitoring. Participants also develop skills in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making to ensure supplier management and contract strategies are effectively integrated into procurement operations. The curriculum highlights the strategic importance of aligning supplier evaluation and negotiation practices with organizational goals to enhance performance and sustainability.
Attending these training courses in Paris provides professionals with the opportunity to learn from international experts and engage with peers from diverse industries, gaining insights into global best practices and innovative approaches to supplier management and negotiation. The city’s dynamic business environment enriches the learning experience, fostering analytical thinking, strategic problem-solving, and applied learning. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to conduct effective supplier evaluations, negotiate optimized contracts, and drive measurable value—ensuring their organizations maintain efficiency, competitiveness, and strong supplier relationships in today’s complex global marketplace.