Strategic IT Sourcing & Cost-Optimization Analyst

ePlus inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

ePlus inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to partner with Sales, Solutions Architecture, Engineering, and Service Delivery to design, price, and source materials for opportunities and project profitability.

You will review Bills of Materials, determine optimal sourcing strategies, and work with OEMs, distributors, and internal teams to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms. In this role, you will manage a high volume of quotes, evaluate deal registrations and incentives, and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical Bills of Materials to determine the optimal sourcing strategy for each item, balancing cost, availability, lead time, and program eligibility.
• Solicit, compare, and validate quotes from OEMs, distributors, and alternate channels to secure accurate pricing and the most competitive total cost.
• Identify substitute products or alternate SKUs when pricing or lead-time constraints arise.
• Evaluate and pursue deal registrations, special pricing, rebates, promotions, and incentive programs to protect margin and improve deal economics.
• Monitor pricing approvals, quote expirations, cost changes, and renewals from initial request through final quote completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributor representatives, OEM channel teams, and other strategic supplier partners.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and availability with suppliers while resolving quote issues and pricing discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Solutions Architects, Sales Engineers, and sales teams to identify sourcing risks and cost-effective alternatives.
• Manage a high volume of concurrent quote requests, prioritizing by urgency and customer commitments.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready quote records in line with procurement policies and vendor agreements.

Skills

IT procurement

Strategic sourcing

BOM analysis

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

ServiceNow

CPQ tools

Excel

Job description

ePlus inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to partner with Sales, Solutions Architecture, Engineering, and Service Delivery to design, price, and source materials for opportunities and project profitability.

You will review Bills of Materials, determine optimal sourcing strategies, and work with OEMs, distributors, and internal teams to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms. In this role, you will manage a high volume of quotes, evaluate deal registrations and incentives, and