RFP Analyst
The RFP Analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, and assessing sourcing activities essential to support a food/beverage distributor. This position requires performing project management skills, cost benefit analyses, reviewing contracts, and evaluating pricing formulas to obtain the most advantageous pricing through the RFP process. This position will work from home one day a week after training. Responsibilities Collaborating and coordinating with internal contributors and subject matter experts to ensure complete and accurate RFPs are sent to vendors Analyzing item and category product costs, logistics costs, and other pricing components to perform comparative analysis of vendor proposals Supporting negotiation of contract terms Comparing procurement options and logistics strategies for RFPs Providing ad?hoc financial analysis on trends and insight on business Participating in monitoring of savings achieved due to the RFP process Demonstrating the ability to take real?world analytics/data science projects from start to finishincluding data cleaning, descriptive analysis, predictive modeling, and visualizations
Skills Required
1+ years of experience in Finance or Data Analytics A Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting or equivalent High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint The ability to handle complex projects and problems High attention to detail and great organizational skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of SQL and PowerBI
About Blue Signal
Blue Signal is an award?winning executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top?tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at
bit.ly/46Gs4yS Seniority Level
Mid?Senior level
Employment Type
Full?time
Job Function
Distribution and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave
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The RFP Analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, and assessing sourcing activities essential to support a food/beverage distributor. This position requires performing project management skills, cost benefit analyses, reviewing contracts, and evaluating pricing formulas to obtain the most advantageous pricing through the RFP process. This position will work from home one day a week after training. Responsibilities Collaborating and coordinating with internal contributors and subject matter experts to ensure complete and accurate RFPs are sent to vendors Analyzing item and category product costs, logistics costs, and other pricing components to perform comparative analysis of vendor proposals Supporting negotiation of contract terms Comparing procurement options and logistics strategies for RFPs Providing ad?hoc financial analysis on trends and insight on business Participating in monitoring of savings achieved due to the RFP process Demonstrating the ability to take real?world analytics/data science projects from start to finishincluding data cleaning, descriptive analysis, predictive modeling, and visualizations
Skills Required
1+ years of experience in Finance or Data Analytics A Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting or equivalent High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint The ability to handle complex projects and problems High attention to detail and great organizational skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Knowledge of SQL and PowerBI
About Blue Signal
Blue Signal is an award?winning executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top?tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at
bit.ly/46Gs4yS Seniority Level
Mid?Senior level
Employment Type
Full?time
Job Function
Distribution and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave
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