Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Req #1326
$70,000–$70,000 year
On-siteChaska, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Analyze technical Bills of Materials to determine optimal sourcing strategies for each item, balancing cost, availability, and lead time. Solicit, compare, and validate quotes from OEMs, distributors, and alternate channels to secure competitive pricing. Identify substitute products or alternate SKUs when primary items present pricing or lead-time constraints. Evaluate deal registration, special pricing, rebates, and promotions to protect margin and improve deal economics. Negotiate pricing, terms, and availability with suppliers while resolving quote issues and registration conflicts. Collaborate with Solutions Architects and sales teams throughout solution design to identify sourcing risks and recommend cost-effective alternatives. Manage a high volume of concurrent quote requests, prioritizing work based on urgency and customer commitments. Maintain accurate, audit-ready quote records in accordance with internal procurement policies.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in IT product quoting, procurement, distribution, or a related channel role within the IT/technology industry
- Strong working familiarity with major cable/connectivity and equipment OEMs and national distributors
- Practical knowledge of deal registration, SPA, and competitive/special pricing processes
- Demonstrated negotiation experience with a track record of securing favorable pricing and terms from suppliers
- Strong relationship-building skills, both internally (sales, solutions engineering) and externally (distributors, OEMs)
- Ability to read and interpret a technical Bill of Materials and translate it into an actionable sourcing plan
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Proficiency with quoting/CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce, ServiceNow, CPQ tools) and Microsoft Excel
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
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