Senior Consultant, Business Optimization

Profit Recovery Partners • Santa Ana, CA

4d • $135,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the subject matter expert, your role will be focused on creating additional value to existing accounts/clients/projects. This role requires a strategic thinker and expert in their field who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment. You will dive deep into complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and drive value for clients. Your knowledge spans vendor negotiations, industry best practices, and process optimization, and you're passionate about using your expertise to impact Fortune 1000 clients.

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

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

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Optional pet insurance
• Access to a gym membership discount
• $200/month waived medical benefit for employees who opt out of our health plans
• Cell phone stipend for applicable roles
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Annual summer retreat, holiday parties, happy hours, and themed celebrations throughout the year
• Frequent recognition and opportunities for internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior