RFP Procurement Analyst

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Restaurant Depot is the nation’s leading members-only, wholesale cash-and-carry supplier serving independent restaurants, caterers, delis, convenience stores, & other food service businesses across 165+ locations in 35 states. Our facilities handle high-volume distribution of food, beverage, & equipment products to support the operational needs of small businesses. We are committed to efficiency, accuracy, & delivering competitive value across our operations. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an analytical & detail-oriented RFP / Procurement Analyst to support strategic sourcing, procurement analysis, & vendor evaluation across our organization. Position Summary The RFP / Procurement Analyst is responsible for supporting the Request for Proposal (RFP) process through sourcing analysis, vendor evaluation, cost modeling, & cross-functional project coordination. This role analyzes product costs, logistics expenses, pricing structures, & vendor proposals to identify opportunities for cost savings & support effective procurement decisions. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, & comfortable managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. This individual should be able to translate financial & operational data into actionable recommendations while supporting sourcing initiatives from initial RFP development through vendor selection & savings measurement. Key Responsibilities RFP & Procurement Analysis Coordinate with internal stakeholders & subject matter experts to develop complete, accurate, & comprehensive RFPs Analyze vendor proposals, product costs, category costs, logistics expenses, & pricing components to perform comparative evaluations Evaluate procurement options & logistics strategies to identify the most advantageous sourcing solutions Perform cost-benefit analyses & evaluate pricing formulas to support vendor selection & procurement decisions Review contract terms & provide analytical support during vendor negotiations Track & measure cost savings and other financial benefits achieved through the RFP process Data Analysis & Reporting Perform financial & operational analysis to identify trends, opportunities, & business insights Analyze & clean data to support procurement decisions, vendor evaluations, & sourcing initiatives Develop reports, models, & visualizations that clearly communicate analytical findings Provide ad hoc financial & procurement analysis to support business needs Present findings & recommendations to internal stakeholders in clear, actionable terms Project Management & Cross-Functional Support Manage multiple RFP & procurement projects from initial research through analysis, evaluation, & implementation Coordinate timelines, deliverables, & communication across internal departments & external vendors Partner with Purchasing, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, & other departments to gather information & evaluate sourcing opportunities Identify opportunities to improve RFP, procurement, & analytical processes Support strategic sourcing initiatives & other projects designed to improve procurement performance & reduce costs Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field 1–2 years of experience in Finance, Procurement, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related analytical role Strong analytical, quantitative, & problem-solving skills High proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint Experience analyzing financial, pricing, or operational data Ability to manage complex projects & multiple priorities Strong attention to detail & organizational skills Ability to work independently & collaborate effectively across departments Excellent written & verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting RFPs, strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor evaluation processes Experience performing cost-benefit, pricing, or financial analysis Familiarity with contract review & vendor negotiations Knowledge of SQL Experience with data cleaning, modeling, reporting, & visualization Experience in wholesale, distribution, retail, or another high-volume environment Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy Six (6) Paid Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program, subject to eligibility & plan guidelines Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, which may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, & other optional benefits Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You & Your Family #J-18808-Ljbffr Jetro Restaurant Depot