# Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Req #1326 at Bailiwick Ventures

- Company: Bailiwick Ventures
- What the company does: A privately held investment and operating company led by Enterprise Venture Architect Michael L. Atkinson. We build, own, and advise businesses at inflection points.
- Company website: https://www.bailiwickventures.com
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Analyst
- Location: Chaska, MN
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bailiwick/jobs/4330294009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/bailiwick-ventures-strategic-sourcing-analyst-req-1326/

## About the role

As the Strategic Sourcing Analyst, you will serve as a key procurement partner to Sales, Solutions Architecture, Engineering, and our Service Delivery team, helping design, price, and source the materials needed to support opportunity wins and project profitability. This role reviews technical bill of materials, determines the optimal sourcing strategy for each line item, and works closely with OEMs, distributors, and internal stakeholders to secure competitive pricing, availability, and terms.

## What they're looking for

- 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 appropriate substitute products or alternate SKUs when primary items present pricing availability, or lead-time constraints
- Evaluate and pursue deal registration, special pricing, rebates, promotions, and incentive programs to protect margin and improve deal economics
- Monitor special pricing approvals, quote expirations, cost changes, and renewals from initial request through final quote completion
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with distributor representatives, OEM channel teams, and other strategic supplier partners

Tags: Vendor Management Group