CHALLENGE 47: AMBIGUOUS STATEMENT OF WORK
Many projects rely on the supply of hardware, software, facilities and services by various vendors, or subcontractors. The project manager may need to:
- Select the best suppliers
- Negotiate terms and conditions
- Agree contracts
- Ensure the goods or services supplied are acceptable
- Deal with disputes
- Negotiate changes, where the client requires new or changed deliverables from the vendor
- Ensure the vendor, or subcontractor, is paid in accordance with the agreement
- Manage the relationship to maintain a good rapport.
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