This workshop offers a deep dive into contract negotiation strategies for SaaS procurement, with a clear focus on avoiding vendor lock-in. As SaaS solutions become more embedded in daily operations, procurement teams must be equipped to negotiate contracts that preserve flexibility, control costs, and support long-term business goals. The session will provide practical tools and frameworks for identifying lock-in risks, negotiating favorable terms, and embedding exit and scalability clauses that protect your organization over time. Attendees will learn how to critically assess contract language, spot hidden dependencies, and structure agreements that allow for adaptation as technologies evolve. The workshop will also address how to maintain leverage with dominant vendors and ensure procurement stays aligned with IT and finance throughout the negotiation process.