RFP Procurement Analyst

RFP Procurement Analyst

Company: Jetro / Restaurant Depot

Location: 1710 Whitestone Expwy, Whitestone, NY 11357

Job Type: Full-time

Sector: Data Analytics

Compensation: $75000.00 - $85000.00 a year

JOB DETAILS

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 ResponsibilitiesRFP & 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

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Date Posted:2026-09-01