Senior Consultant - Indirect Spend/Purchased Services

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Summary:

In this role, you will use expertise in analytics and consulting to lead work efforts that drive client value within Indirect Spend Advisory. You will deliver insightful analysis and strategic guidance that influences client decision making and behaviors while planning and managing initiatives, workstreams, and projects. You will build trusted relationships with client leaders, facilitate discussions to drive alignment, and contribute to business development and the evolution of consulting products, tools, and methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead analytics-driven initiatives that deliver strategic insight and measurable value for clients.

• Analyze complex data sets and communicate findings through clear, compelling storytelling that influences decision making.

• Plan and oversee initiative activities to solve complex business problems and generate actionable insights.

• Lead Indirect Spend projects and workstreams to achieve results aligned with statement of work goals.

• Manage project scope, strategy development, implementation timing, and ongoing communications.

• Identify and escalate barriers to project success to ensure timely and effective resolution.

• Facilitate meetings and discussions with client leadership to drive alignment and informed decisions.

• Mentor junior consultants on data interpretation, analytical techniques, and consulting best practices.

• Contribute to the evolution of services, tools, methodologies, and intellectual capital to support sales and practice growth.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.

• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.

• Advanced degree (MBA or MHA) preferred.

• Demonstrated success leading indirect spend or purchased services operational improvement and cost reduction initiatives within a healthcare provider environment.

• Expertise in analytics-driven consulting and strategic advisory services.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights for senior and executive-level audiences.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines.

• Strategic and creative problem-solving abilities in complex business environments.

• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients’ needs and timetables.

Estimated Hiring Range:

This position is also incentive eligible.

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