Manfred Eggebrecht

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Vendor Manager at Cenovus Energy

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Manfred is a Vendor Manager, Software at Cenovus, with a strong background in IT vendor governance and strategic supplier management. He has experience managing vendor-facing processes, including license compliance and sourcing strategies.

Manfred holds a BA from the University of Calgary. People often call him thorough and dependable, highlighting his meticulous approach to work.

He has collaborated on a vendor governance framework focusing on key IT platform suppliers.

Personality Overview

Informal

Full Of Energy

Big Picture Person

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Vendor Governance
Currently collaborating on a vendor governance framework, focusing on key IT platform suppliers for Husky.
IT Vendor Management
Has extensive experience governing various vendor-facing processes in IT, including strategic vendor management and staff augmentation.
Sourcing Strategies
Worked on initiatives to categorize IT vendors and developed sourcing strategies for different vendor categories.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2021
Vendor Manager at Cenovus Energy
1-2017 - 8-2021
Senior Vendor Specialist at Husky Energy
12-2001 - 11-2016
Vendor Relationship Manager at TransCanada PipeLines
8-2001 - 11-2016
Business Analyst at TransCanada PipeLines
2-2001 - 7-2001
Service Desk Specialist at Husky Energy

Education

1987 - 1991
BA from University of Calgary

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Exp : 26 Location : Calgary, Alberta, Canada Job Level : Middle Designation : Vendor Manager at Cenovus Energy
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Insights For Selling To Manfred

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Manfred is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Manfred

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Manfred move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Manfred take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Manfred

Personality Compatibility


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