Proposal Analyst - Blue Signal Search : Job Details

Proposal Analyst

Hybrid: Onsite 3 days per week, flexible start / finish times

About the Opportunity

This high-visibility position sits at the heart of our vendor selection process, transforming complex cost data into clear business recommendations that fuel margin growth and operational efficiency. If you enjoy turning numbers into negotiation power - and want a role that will accelerate your career path in supply-chain finance - read on.

What You'll Do

• Team with cross-functional stakeholders (finance, merchandising, logistics) to gather data and craft comprehensive proposal packages for prospective suppliers.
• Evaluate product and freight cost drivers, total landed cost scenarios, and margin impact to benchmark competing bids.
• Assist strategic-sourcing leadership during price and contract negotiations, providing real-time financial insights.
• Model alternative sourcing and distribution strategies to recommend the most cost-effective approach under varying demand and inventory scenarios.
• Develop ad-hoc financial models and dashboards that surface spend trends, savings opportunities, and risk indicators for leadership review.
• Track realized savings and supply-chain KPIs following award decisions, highlighting areas for continuous improvement.
• Own the full analytics life-cycle: data wrangling, exploratory and predictive modeling, and visualization for executive-level storytelling.

Candidate Profile

• 1 + years of experience in financial, procurement, or data-analytics roles within distribution, CPG, retail, or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Supply-Chain Management, Accounting, or a quantitative field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, VBA a plus) and solid PowerPoint storytelling chops; familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred.
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar query languages and a comfort level with large data sets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to distill complex analytics into clear, persuasive business language.

Why Join Us

• Direct line of sight to senior leadership and decision-makers - your insights will shape multimillion-dollar sourcing choices.
• Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, robust benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k with match), and commuter perks.
• Career-development roadmap with budget for certifications (APICS, CPSM, SQL, or Python) and industry conferences.
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, data-driven thinking, and continuous improvement.

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