Request for Information/Proposal/Quotation Auction Support Analyst

The RFx Analyst is responsible for supporting and executing the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ). The role manages sourcing events within approved Source-to-Contract (S2C) platforms such as GEP SMART or GEP Quantum, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, third-party risk requirements, and governance standards. The RFx Analyst partners with business stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive competitive sourcing activities, evaluate supplier responses, support negotiations, and facilitate supplier selection decisions that deliver value, mitigate risk, and meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, manage, and administer RFI, RFP, RFQ, and e-auction events within the sourcing platform.
• Develop sourcing documentation, evaluation criteria, questionnaires, and supplier response templates.
• Coordinate supplier communications throughout the bidding process and ensure adherence to sourcing timelines.
• Support the launch and administration of compliance-related questionnaires, including Corporate Responsibility assessments.
• Ensure confidentiality requirements are met by validating Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and other contractual safeguards before supplier engagement.
• Partner with business stakeholders and risk teams to verify completion of required risk assessments, including Inherent Risk Questionnaires (IRQ) and Risk Tiering Reports (RTR).
• Analyze supplier proposals using structured scoring methodologies and evaluation matrices.
• Facilitate supplier evaluations with cross-functional teams and document sourcing recommendations.
• Assist in developing negotiation strategies to optimize pricing, commercial terms, and overall supplier value.
• Maintain complete sourcing documentation and ensure proper audit trails within the sourcing system.
• Document supplier selection rationale and business justifications in accordance with procurement governance requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement, and competitive bidding processes.
• Proficiency in GEP SMART, GEP Quantum, or comparable Source-to-Contract (S2C) platforms.
• Experience conducting RFx events and evaluating supplier proposals across multiple categories.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compare commercial, technical, and operational supplier responses.
• Experience using weighted scoring models, evaluation matrices, and supplier selection methodologies.
• Understanding of supplier due diligence, third-party risk management, and procurement compliance requirements.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, legal, risk, and business partners.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• RFx Management
• Supplier Evaluation & Selection
• Procurement Analytics
• Contract & Commercial Analysis
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation Support
• Process Governance & Compliance
• Source-to-Contract (S2C) Systems Expertise

Expected Deliverables

• Completed RFI/RFP/RFQ events
• Supplier evaluation scorecards
• Bid comparison and recommendation reports
• Negotiation support documentation
• Risk and compliance validation records
• Supplier selection rationale and sourcing approvals
• Accurate sourcing project records maintained within GEP SMART/Quantum

Qualification

1-2 years experience

Advance English is required

Intermediate Portuguese is a plus

Good Excel skills

This role is ideal for procurement professionals who combine sourcing expertise, analytical capabilities, and system proficiency to support strategic supplier selection and drive value through competitive sourcing initiatives.

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Job Family Group:

Project and Program Management

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Job Family:

Program Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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