Present realistic competition to leverage better pricing or terms. Highlight how another supplier offers a more appealing price or value proposition, indicating that you are evaluating multiple options, which may prompt the current supplier to offer a better deal.
Emphasize your need to have auto-renewal clauses removed from the contract. Make it clear that your finance team has mandated that no auto-renewals are allowed, as such clauses restrict your negotiation power in the future.
Offer to act as a reference or participate in a case study in exchange for more favorable pricing. Emphasize the potential marketing value you bring as a reference, contingent upon competitive terms being met.
Stress the need for shorter contractual terms due to uncertainties regarding ROI and product effectiveness. This tactic will push the vendor to provide better terms to accommodate the shorter commitment.
Assert that overage fees should be waived in light of your commitment to the product or as part of the renewal discussion. Reference existing terms that may afford you flexibility regarding overage fees.