Strategic Sourcing Analyst
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Strategic sourcing analyst procuring IT hardware and software for ePlus technology solutions. Optimizing quotes, supplier pricing, availability, rebates, and margins.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze technical Bills of Materials to determine optimal sourcing strategies based on cost, availability, lead time, and program eligibility
- Solicit, compare, and validate quotes from OEMs, distributors, and alternate channels
- Identify substitute products or alternate SKUs when primary items have pricing, availability, or lead-time constraints
- Evaluate and pursue deal registration, special pricing, rebates, promotions, and incentive programs
- Monitor special pricing approvals, quote expirations, cost changes, and renewals through final quote completion
- Maintain relationships with distributor representatives, OEM channel teams, and strategic supplier partners
- Negotiate supplier pricing, terms, and availability and resolve quote issues, pricing discrepancies, and registration conflicts
- Collaborate with Solutions Architects, Sales Engineers, and sales teams during solution design and handoff
- Manage and prioritize a high volume of concurrent quote requests
- Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready quote records in accordance with procurement policies and vendor agreements
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 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 securing favorable pricing and terms from suppliers
- Strong relationship-building skills with sales, solutions engineering, distributors, and OEMs
- Ability to read and interpret a technical Bill of Materials and translate it into an actionable sourcing plan
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Proficiency with quoting/CRM platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, or CPQ tools, and Microsoft Excel
Benefits:
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Employee stock purchase program
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and personal leave
- Work/life balance supporting employees’ varying needs
- Reasonable accommodations in accordance with relevant laws
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