Senior Consultant, Business Optimization (Print Practice Group)

Profit Recovery Partners•Santa Ana, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Profit Recovery Partners (PRP) is seeking a Senior Consultant, Business Optimization with expertise in the Print Practice Group. This role is crucial for creating additional value for existing accounts, clients, and projects by leveraging deep subject matter expertise in supply chain logistics, printing and packaging solutions, and materials management. The consultant will analyze client infrastructure, vendor contracts, and pricing structures to identify cost-saving opportunities, lead complex negotiations, and deliver actionable insights to client stakeholders. The position requires a strategic thinker who can develop innovative solutions and drive value for Fortune 1000 clients, focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. The role involves working independently or as part of larger engagements, taking ownership from ideation to execution, and facilitating internal meetings to drive projects forward.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum 7-15 years of experience in consulting, vendor management, or business analysis
Deep functional expertise in one or more spend categories (e.g., IT, telecom, facilities)
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; ability to synthesize large data sets
Proven experience developing solutions in complex client environments
Exceptional communication and client-facing presentation skills
Project management experience and familiarity with tools to manage deliverables such as SmartSheet and Project Management CRM strategies

Nice To Haves

Subject Matter Expert in supply chain logistics, printing and packaging solutions, and materials management
Expertise in packaging (negotiations, optimization, materials, regulatory standards, environmental impact, product protection)
Expertise in pallets (lifecycle management, sourcing, optimization, material use cases)
Expertise in printing (sourcing commercial and industrial printing services, quality control)
Experience in building materials (optimizing lumber or steel products, understanding cost drivers and mitigation strategies)
Knowledge of indexes and market environment driving costs

Responsibilities

Analyzing client infrastructure, vendor contracts, and pricing structures to identify cost-saving opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally to develop solutions tailored to client needs
Leading complex negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms on behalf of clients
Deliver actionable insights and present findings to client stakeholders
Proactively identify client challenges and recommend strategic and operational solutions that exceed expectations
Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies within your domain
Create and refine deliverables such as data analyses, reports, and client presentations as it relates to creating additional value
Serve as an internal resource for functional expertise and thought leadership
Work independently on projects or as a contributor on larger engagements
Take ownership of projects from ideation through execution, often in situations with limited direction or defined processes
Focus on proactively driving progress, setting clear objectives, and ensuring timely delivery of results
Facilitate and lead internal meetings with confidence, aligning stakeholders across functions, navigating ambiguity, and championing initiatives that push projects forward without waiting for instruction