Role: Vendor
Any representative of an entity that is considered a third party to the program or project.
Role Sets: Project Management Role SetRoles
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RFPTechnology DesignsVendor ArtifactsVendor ContractVendor DocumentationVendor DR QuestionnaireVendor Product InformationVendor TechnologiesVendor

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Main Description

In information technology as well as in other industries, the term is commonly applied to suppliers of goods and services to other companies.

Vendors provide products, product support, and consulting services to projects, programs, and companies. Vendors can play significant roles such as providers of applications and services. In any capacity, vendors play specific roles on projects and are included in execution of various activities and tasks.

Staffing
SkillsDepending on the activity, vendors with skills in describing product features, designing product functionality, architecting and integrating product solutions, or consulting on product capabilities may be required.
Assignment ApproachesDetermine the specific skills needed for the vendor contact, then request the vendor resource through the project manager.