Business Optimization Manager

A Business Optimization Manager (BOM) position for Profit Recovery Partners is an individual with a passion for the consulting industry. You are responsible for all aspects of the work product related to new billable savings projects, including discovery, strategy, negotiations, implementation, and savings confirmation. With input from the Practice Group Manager, you own the execution of the savings strategies developed for each of their client projects. As the BOM, you will also seek out and present to the Client Relationship Teams new revenue opportunities with their existing client base.

• You are an individual with a passion for the consulting industry

• You possess a wealth of knowledge in specific disciplines/expense areas

• 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 are able to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients to help them drive cost savings

What You Will Do:

• Perform data analysis to apply cost savings methodologies and assist in the development of client savings strategies

• Update and maintain project timelines/milestones and strategies utilizing enterprise systems such as CRM and Smartsheet

• Complete data obtainment and savings analyses for projects

• Analyze vendor proposals accurately to provide insight and recommendations to increase savings

• Review client invoices after implementation to ensure that the programs are implemented

• Maintain productive relationships with client vendor representatives, clients and colleagues

• Create external client facing materials and work with Client Relationship Manager in the presentation of savings opportunities to clients

• Identify, manage, and implement new opportunities to increase savings and delivery of value add to existing client base

• Follow defined Practice Group and Company processes and procedures

• Achieve credibility with clients as the subject matter expert on consulting projects

• Work directly with vendor partners to negotiate best-in-class win-win agreements on behalf of clients

• Utilize creative thinking in creating solutions for large enterprise clients

• Understand industry trends within your area(s) of expertise

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Need:

• Experience with analysis of data through MS Excel

• BA/BS Degree required with a minimum 6-8 years of vendor management, analyst, or consulting experience

• Self-starter with ability to solve ambiguous/open ended business challenges

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively and to write structured and compelling messages

• Attention to detail with quantitative and analytical skills and demonstrated capacity to solve problems and enhance reporting

• Proven ability to deliver results

• Strong relationship skills and ability to build alignment among customers and key stakeholders with demonstrated experience influencing without authority

• Strong work ethic with a will-to-win attitude

• Project management experience a plus

• Ability to use project management software to manage deliverables such as Smartsheet and Project Management CRM strategies

Who We Are:

Profit Recovery Partners is a professional services firm that develops, implements and manages cost-reduction solutions for FORTUNE 1000 companies, law firms, private equity firms and private companies throughout North America. Our spend management, supplier management and procurement strategies have resulted in more than $7 billion in client savings.

Why Work at PRP:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits package

• 401K plan with company match

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

• 25+-year track record of growth

• Winning team atmosphere with high degree of employee recognition and promotions from within

• High paced, collaborative working environment that thrives on team success

• We value social responsibility and founded the following employee-driven committees: Corporate Social Responsibility, Diversity & Inclusion Group, Women's Empowerment Group, and the Wellness Committee. Each committee seeks to provide employees with a chance to give back to their community in ways most meaningful and rewarding to them.

• To learn more visit https://prpllc.com

The salary range for this position is: $83,450.00-$93,173.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, education, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer