vendor-review

name vendor-review description Evaluate a vendor — cost analysis, risk assessment, and recommendation. Use when reviewing a new vendor proposal, deciding whether to renew or replace a contract, comparing two vendors side-by-side, or building a TCO breakdown and negotiation points before procurement sign-off. argument-hint <vendor name or proposal> /vendor-review If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see CONNECTORS.md . Evaluate a vendor with structured analysis covering cost, risk, performance, and fit. Usage /vendor-review $ARGUMENTS What I Need From You Vendor name : Who are you evaluating? Context : New vendor evaluation, renewal decision, or comparison? Details : Contract terms, pricing, proposal document, or current performance data Evaluation Framework Cost Analysis (Total Cost of Ownership) 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 ## Vendor Review: [Vendor Name] **Date:** [Date] | **Type:** [New / Renewal / Comparison] ### Summary [2-3 sentence recommendation] ### Cost Analysis | Component | Annual Cost | Notes | |-----------|-------------|-------| | License/subscription | $[X] | [Per seat, flat, usage-based] | | Implementation | $[X] | [One-time] | | Support/maintenance | $[X] | [Included or add-on] | | **Total Year 1** | **$[X]** | | | **Total 3-Year** | **$[X]** | | ### Risk Assessment | Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation | |------|-----------|--------|------------| | [Risk] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | [Mitigation] | ### Strengths - [Strength 1] - [Strength 2] ### Concerns - [Concern 1] - [Concern 2] ### Recommendation [Proceed / Negotiate / Pass] — [Reasoning] ### Negotiation Points - [Leverage point 1] - [Leverage point 2] If Connectors Available If ~~knowledge base is connected: Search for existing vendor evaluations, contracts, and performance reviews Pull procurement policies and approval thresholds If ~~procurement is connected: Pull current contract terms, spend history, and renewal dates Compare pricing against existing vendor agreements Tips Upload the proposal — I can extract pricing, terms, and SLAs from vendor documents. Compare vendors — "Compare Vendor A vs Vendor B" gets you a side-by-side analysis. Include current spend — For renewals, knowing what you pay now helps evaluate price changes.