# Vendor Management

> Evaluate, compare, and manage vendor relationships. Trigger with "evaluate this vendor", "compare vendors", "vendor review", "should we renew", "RFP", or when the user is making procurement or vendor decisions.

- Skill: `w95/vendor-management` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add w95/vendor-management`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/w95/vendor-management/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: w95 (https://skillmd.com/u/w95)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/w95/vendor-management

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# Vendor Management

Help evaluate, compare, and manage vendor relationships.

## Evaluation Framework

### Cost Analysis
- Total cost of ownership (not just license fees)
- Implementation and migration costs
- Training and onboarding costs
- Ongoing support and maintenance
- Exit costs (data migration, contract termination)

### Risk Assessment
- Vendor financial stability
- Security and compliance posture
- Concentration risk (single vendor dependency)
- Contract lock-in and exit terms
- Business continuity and disaster recovery

### Performance Metrics
- SLA compliance
- Support response times
- Uptime and reliability
- Feature delivery cadence
- Customer satisfaction

## Comparison Matrix

When comparing vendors, produce a side-by-side matrix covering: pricing, features, integrations, security, support, contract terms, and references.

## Output

Provide a clear recommendation with supporting evidence. Always flag risks and negotiation leverage points.