Negotiate with People Who Can Negotiate COST: Insights from Anis Bennani at Microsoft

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of the Procurement Mastermind Podcast™! In this riveting session, we have the honor of hosting Anis Bennani, the esteemed Procurement Director of Infrastructure for EMEA at Microsoft and author of "Getting What Matters."
📈 Why Watch?
Gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted world of procurement, learn strategies to optimize procurement processes, and get inspired by Anis Bennani's unique perspective on blending technical expertise with human-centric approaches.
🔍 About This Episode:
Anis Bennani shares his extraordinary journey from obtaining master’s degrees in Networking and Software Security to navigating a successful career in sales and ultimately, procurement. Discover the invaluable insights he’s gained along the way and how his technical background and sales experience have shaped his approach to procurement.
💡 Key Highlights:
Unique Career Path: From cybersecurity to procurement - how Anis navigated his career.
Sales & Procurement Synergy: The importance of a sales background in procurement.
Human Side of Procurement: The critical role of soft skills and cultural awareness.
Technical Proficiency: How technical knowledge can lead to significant cost savings.
Strategic Negotiations: Why negotiating with all stakeholders, not just salespeople, is crucial.
Real-World Examples: Anis’s personal stories and lessons learned from his procurement experiences.
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