Vendor Liaison

Simplify Vendor Management. Strengthen Compliance. Eliminate the Runaround.

Managing IT vendors shouldn’t feel like managing chaos.


Preferred serves as your single point of contact for all technology vendors, ensuring consistent communication, faster resolutions, and complete compliance oversight.

We coordinate your entire technology ecosystem so you can focus on business, not vendor frustration.

Trusted by
Growth-Minded Businesses

Years
1 +

30+ years of vendor and technology project management

98% client satisfaction, measured weekly

100+ vendor partnerships managed

Proven expertise in security, compliance, and SLA negotiation

Vendor vetting, and consultation services

Why
Vendor Management Matters

Modern businesses rely on dozens of vendors — internet providers, cloud platforms, software vendors, cybersecurity tools, and hardware suppliers. Without coordination, vendors can overlap, contradict, or neglect responsibilities, leaving your business exposed to downtime, waste, or security risks.

Preferred acts as your Vendor Liaison, consolidating accountability and ensuring that every provider meets your standards for performance, security, and service delivery.

You get one trusted partner and not a maze of disconnected support calls.

How Preferred Helps

Our Vendor Liaison services bring clarity, coordination, and control to your vendor relationships.

We handle the details, documentation, and technical translation so your leadership team can focus on strategy and outcomes.

How Preferred Helps

Vendor Coordination and Support Escalation

When issues arise, we manage communication between vendors, eliminating the back-and-forth that slows down resolutions.

Coordination Includes:

Direct vendor engagement for troubleshooting and escalation

Centralized tracking of tickets, resolutions, and timelines

Prioritization of urgent or business-critical issues

Continuous status updates to your internal team

You’ll never hear “that’s not our problem” again.

Procurement and Contract Review

Preferred ensures every technology purchase and renewal aligns with your business goals, compliance needs, and budget.

Procurement Support Includes:

Vendor comparison and contract evaluation

SLA and scope of work verification

Pricing negotiation and renewal management

License and subscription tracking

End-of-life and replacement planning

We help you buy smarter, renew strategically, and avoid hidden costs.

Cloud and Software Vendor Management

From Microsoft 365 to backup providers, Preferred manages relationships with your core cloud and software vendors to ensure performance, cost control, and alignment.

Our Role Includes:

License optimization and usage tracking

Performance and uptime monitoring

Automated renewals and account management

We turn vendor sprawl into a single, managed ecosystem.

Strategic Vendor Reporting and BCTR Integration

Every year, we review vendor performance and risk as part of your Business Cybersecurity & Technology Review (BCTR).

This provides your leadership team with transparency, accountability, and recommendations for improvement.

Reporting Covers:

Vendor status and SLA performance

Spend analysis and renewal forecasting

Consolidation and replacement opportunities

Risk reduction and cost-saving recommendations

“Preferred became our vendor quarterback. We no longer juggle 10 different support lines — everything runs through them.”

Andrew Miller,

CEO, Engineering Firm

Key Deliverables

Centralized vendor management and communication

Escalation support and ticket tracking

Contract and SLA review

Cloud and software license optimization

Annual vendor reporting through BCTR

Why Preferred

Cybersecurity-First Vendor Management

We don’t just manage vendors. We ensure every one meets your cybersecurity and compliance standards.

One Partner, Complete Accountability

No more finger-pointing between providers. We take ownership of vendor performance.

Strategic, Not Transactional

We align vendor relationships with business goals and long-term IT strategy.

Human Partnerships

Our team supports your vendor ecosystem with personal accountability and enterprise-level discipline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you liaison for all vendor types, or just IT vendors?

We liaison for all technology-related vendors, including internet, phone, software, and security providers.

No. You retain ownership of vendor relationships, but we review, manage, and coordinate all communication.

Yes. We regularly identify redundancy or underperformance and recommend trusted alternatives.

Yes. Vendor Liaison is included as part of our Managed IT and Compliance partnerships.

Performance by the Numbers

Preferred

Partner Network

0

Unresolved escalations beyond SLA timeframes

98%

Client satisfaction, measured weekly

Simplify, Secure, and Strengthen Your Vendor Ecosystem

Every vendor should make your business stronger, not more complicated. Preferred’s Vendor Liaison services deliver clarity, control, and compliance across your entire technology landscape.