Sr Manager, Business Optimization (Print Practice Group)

Profit Recovery Partners•Santa Ana, CA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

A Senior Manager of Business Optimization position for Profit Recovery Partners is an individual with experience in consulting to develop and negotiate innovative expense reduction solutions for large enterprise clients in our Practice Groups. You have specific experience with cost optimization. This role will consult directly with CFOs and CIOs at some of the largest companies in North America and is responsible for managing expense reduction projects from the initial assessment of our client's existing product usage, pricing, vendor contracts, and agreements all the way through expense reduction strategy development and vendor negotiations. You are an individual with a passion for the consulting industry. You have extensive knowledge in cost optimization and/or have held pricing or implementation roles in the relevant areas we consult. You utilize and are experienced in using out-of-the-box thinking to develop solutions for large enterprise clients. You have the ability to identify savings based on a customer's infrastructure, vendor contracts, and pricing schedules, and you are able to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients to help them drive cost savings. If you are a subject matter expert in any of these areas, we would love to hear from you! Personnel Services: Temp labor, travel, prescription drugs Information technology: Mobility, telecommunications, specialty software Healthcare & Benefits: Employee health plans, prescription drugs, Healthcare Broker relationships Global Logistics: Freight & small parcel Facilities, Operation, Research: Copiers, MPS, Equipment leasing, Record Retention, Waste, Heavy duty equipment Financial services: Treasury Services, Merchant Services, APPO, Payment Solutions

Requirements

BA/BS Degree required with a minimum 7+ years of relevant experience with consulting and/or price negotiation
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of cost optimization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
Expert ability with the analysis of data in MS Excel
Excellent communication and written skills with attention to details
Exceptional team player; work well with cross-functional teams & with diverse levels within the organization
Self-motivated, disciplined, and highly organized; able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary
Sense of urgency and timely deliveries

Nice To Haves

Prior consulting experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and present data that helps clients decide how best to reduce their expenses
Review organizational processes/systems and uncover expense reduction opportunities for our clients by applying your industry expertise, business acumen, and analytical skill
Negotiate, or consult with clients on how to negotiate, best-in-class pricing and business terms with vendors on new contracts and licensing agreements
Monitor, evaluate, and present on industry trends, vendor contract terms, and pricing changes
Lead a team of 3-4 direct reports responsible for their own projects from start to finish and assisting with analysis, work product creation and client presentation support
Contributes to P&L management
Manage project timelines/milestones and action items
Develop and follow defined Practice Group and Company processes and procedures
Demonstrate creative thinking and ability to resolve complex and sensitive client issues
Maintain healthy and productive relationships with clients, colleagues, and vendor executives
Present or assist in the presentation of savings and new project opportunities to clients
Provide creditability to sales process including developing the value propositions, attending strategic sales calls, and conducting ongoing sales training
Prepare effective analysis and documentation regarding savings opportunities available to existing and prospective clients
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Optional pet insurance
Access to a gym membership discount (offered through our healthcare provider and available for select fitness centers)
$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
Opportunities for internal promotion

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