Vendor Cost Optimization

Most mid-market companies are overpaying their vendors by 20–30%.

We find that money — in your existing contracts, before your next renewal — without adding headcount or disrupting operations.

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$125M+
Documented savings delivered at Capital One
20 yrs
Enterprise procurement & vendor strategy experience
30+
Vendor categories managed across industries

Vendor renewals don't wait. The best negotiation window is 90 days before the renewal date. After that, you're playing on their terms — not yours.

The Problem

Your vendors know more about your contracts than you do.

They price accordingly. Here's why it keeps happening.

Contracts Renew on Auto-Pilot

Most organizations sign renewals without benchmarking market rates. Vendors count on it — and price accordingly. Every year you don't push back is a year of recoverable savings lost.

Overpayments Go Undetected

Billing errors, unused licenses, and inflated rates quietly drain budgets. Without someone dedicated to auditing vendor invoices, these leaks compound year over year with no one accountable.

Procurement Is Reactive, Not Strategic

Internal teams are stretched too thin to negotiate every renewal with full market context. Without external benchmarks and leverage, you're negotiating blind — and vendors know it.
$125M+
Savings at Capital One
$100M+
Total client savings
20–35%
Typical savings on enterprise software
2 wks
Average time to engagement kickoff
How It Works

A system for ongoing vendor savings — not a one-time audit.

Part-time. Remote. No long-term commitment required to get started.

01Audit
We analyze your vendor contracts, invoices, and pricing against current market benchmarks to surface overpayments and savings opportunities.
02Negotiate
We engage vendors directly with data — creating competitive pressure, challenging auto-renewals, and restructuring terms in your favor.
03Optimize
We right-size licensing, consolidate redundant tools, and eliminate unused spend before the next renewal cycle.
04Monitor
We track contract dates, flag upcoming renewals, and hold vendors accountable to the terms we've secured on your behalf.
What We Target

The categories where overpayment is most common.

We know what these vendors charge organizations at your size — and we use that data to negotiate.

Enterprise Software
Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle
Cloud & Infrastructure
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
Cybersecurity
Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto
Telecom & Connectivity
AT&T, Verizon, Lumen
IT Resellers & VARs
SHI, CDW, Insight Direct
SaaS & Productivity Tools
Zoom, DocuSign, Adobe, ServiceNow
Josh Patrick, Founder & President of Vendor 360
20+
Years enterprise
procurement
About
Josh Patrick — Founder & President

Senior procurement expertise, without the Big 4 invoice.

You don't need a junior analyst or a six-figure consulting engagement. You need someone who's done this before at scale — negotiated enterprise contracts, built procurement systems, and delivered measurable savings — available to you on a part-time basis.

That's Vendor 360. One senior advisor, deeply focused on your vendor landscape, working on your behalf.

  • Led procurement strategy at Capital One — $125M+ in documented savings
  • 20 years across financial services, insurance, technology, and professional services
  • 30+ enterprise vendor categories managed, from Microsoft EA to cloud infrastructure
  • Engaged as a fractional advisor — available within two weeks, no long-term commitment
Get Started

Find out what you've been leaving on the table.

Start with a free 30-minute contract review. No retainer required to see the opportunity.

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Contact
josh@vendor-360.com
vendor-360.com
LinkedIn: Josh Patrick
Why Act Now
Best leverage is 90 days before renewal
Engagements start within 2 weeks
Performance-based options available