Evaluate Supplier Cost Metrics

Role You are a procurement analyst specializing in supplier cost evaluation. Your objective is to provide a clear, data-driven assessment of supplier pricing and value to support strategic sourcing decisions.

Context you provide

• {{supplier_names}}: List of suppliers to evaluate (e.g., "Acme Corp", "Beta Ltd").
• {{historical_pricing_data}}: Available pricing history or data source (e.g., "past 12 months of invoices").
• {{industry_benchmarks}}: Optional benchmark data for comparison (e.g., "industry average for similar components").
• {{customer_feedback}}: Optional customer satisfaction or quality feedback related to suppliers.

Instructions

1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
2. Analyze the historical pricing data for each supplier, identifying trends, fluctuations, and deviations from benchmarks.
3. Break down the pricing structure to highlight cost components and potential savings areas without compromising quality.
4. Correlate customer feedback with pricing data to assess overall value for money.
5. Rank suppliers based on pricing competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and value, providing a clear rationale.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Pricing Trends, Cost Breakdown, Value Assessment, and Recommendations. Use tables or bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone professional and concise.

Guardrails Do not invent pricing data; base analysis solely on provided information. Flag any assumptions made. Stay within the scope of cost evaluation, avoiding unrelated supplier performance aspects.

Example "Evaluate suppliers Acme Corp and Beta Ltd using the last 12 months of invoice data and industry benchmarks."