Emphasize the need to remove auto-renewal terms from your contract in order to maintain negotiation leverage in subsequent discussions. This tactic helps ensure that you can reassess your options and potentially negotiate better terms or seek alternatives before the next renewal.

Address any overages that may have occurred in your usage with the vendor. It is crucial to reference original agreements to challenge these charges. You can position your request by stating that due to internal growth, you should not be penalized for overages, and suggest waiving these fees as part of a renegotiation process.

Introduce competitive alternatives to the negotiation process. If other vendors offer similar functionality at a better price, communicate this to Dun & Bradstreet clearly, stating that the price point is a critical factor influenced by your finance team's directives.

Highlight any product-related issues experienced during the subscription term. Reinforce your points by explaining how these challenges have impacted your business decisions and operations, which, in turn, justifies the need for further discounts.

Challenge any proposed uplift in pricing based on your finance team's expectations for flat renewals. Be clear that any upward pricing adjustments must be justified and rationalized based on historical performance and usage trends.