By the end of this guide, you'll have a repeatable ChatGPT workflow for producing structured vendor negotiation briefs in 30–45 minutes instead of 2–3 hours. Your briefs will include leverage analysis, specific proposed terms, risk/BATNA framing, and meeting talking points — making your vendor meetings more disciplined and your outcomes better.

• ChatGPT account at {{tool:ChatGPT.url}} (free tier works; {{tool:ChatGPT.plan}} at {{tool:ChatGPT.price}} for more complex briefs)
• Your vendor's key performance metrics from ERP (last year's sales, sell-through, fill rate, chargebacks, margin)
• Knowledge of your target outcomes (cost reduction %, payment terms, co-op, exclusivity, minimums)
• Time needed: 30 minutes initial setup; 30-45 minutes per vendor brief after that
• Cost: Free or {{tool:ChatGPT.price}}/month