Analyst, Procurement

Gordon Food Service - Wyoming, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Wyoming, MI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. The Analyst, Procurement position plays a crucial role in managing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process in collaboration with lead category buyers (LCBs). This includes developing requests for proposals, assisting vendors, and creating cost analysis tools to support the procurement team. The Analyst will provide RFP analysis and recommendations to assist the Lead Category Buyer with negotiation strategies and sourcing recommendations. Additionally, the role involves creating and maintaining tools to track realized savings, project progress, and purchase agreements. The Analyst will lead the management of annual and long-range plans for reviewing product groups, establishing time and savings targets for these activities. They will develop, maintain, and enhance systems and tools that clearly project the financial impact of procurement activities. Identifying gaps and opportunities in supplier proposals related to product cost, freight, and supply chain solutions is a key responsibility. The Analyst will also prepare team members for CMR Phase I, providing necessary documentation and leading CMR Phase II activities, which include developing item information and coordinating RFP tools and communications. In this role, the Analyst will provide timely and accurate assistance to team members, including updating data, developing special reports, and crafting improvements as needed. They will maintain and improve advanced cost analysis files to determine various pricing scenarios, with a focus on evaluation across multiple divisions, product conversions, and freight optimization. The Analyst will also manage the Vendor Involvement Process (VIP) reporting, ensuring data organization and vendor maintenance. They will be responsible for the Agreement process, managing agreement completion, and reporting agreement statistics to drive efficiency and reduce risk. The Analyst will assist the NA Director of Strategic Procurement in preparing reports and presentations on realized savings and enhanced processes for senior leadership. Overall, this position requires a proactive individual who can assist in evaluating and working on projects involving e-procurement and other opportunities, while adhering to the mission and values of Gordon Food Service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process in collaboration with lead category buyers (LCBs).
• Develop requests for proposals and assist vendors throughout the process.
• Create and maintain cost analysis tools to support procurement activities.
• Provide RFP analysis and recommendations to support negotiation strategies and sourcing recommendations.
• Track realized savings, project progress, and purchase agreements.
• Lead the management of annual and long-range plans for reviewing product groups and establishing time and savings targets.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance systems and tools that project procurement's financial impact.
• Identify gaps and opportunities in supplier proposals related to product cost, freight, and supply chain solutions.
• Prepare team members for CMR Phase I and manage CMR Phase II activities.
• Provide timely and accurate assistance to team members, including updating data and developing special reports.
• Maintain and improve advanced cost analysis files to determine various pricing scenarios.
• Manage Vendor Involvement Process (VIP) reporting and enhance VIP scoring scenarios.
• Oversee the Agreement process, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations on realized savings and enhanced processes for senior leadership.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Experience in procurement processes and cost analysis.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency in developing solutions to complex problems.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of e-procurement systems and tools.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with vendor management processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.