RFP Procurement Analyst

Jetro Restaurant Depot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

PTO

Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Supplemental benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Depot is seeking an analytical RFP / Procurement Analyst to support strategic sourcing, cost modeling, & cross-functional vendor evaluation across the organization. The 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Supply Chain/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Job description

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 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