Manager, Business Optimization (Global Logistics)

Work Location:

At Profit Recovery Partners (PRP), we believe that collaboration and innovation thrive when we're together. This position is fully onsite at our Santa Ana office, allowing for real-time teamwork, immediate problem-solving, and a strong sense of community among our team members.

Who You Are:

• You motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action
• You are an out-of-the-box thinker who develops solutions for large enterprise clients
• You 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
• You possess a wealth of knowledge in specific disciplines / expense areas
• You are a proven leader with a track record of managing groups of employees, their day to day workloads, and professional development.

 What You Will Do:

• Drive results and growth
• Achieve credibility with clients as the subject matter expert on consulting projects
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations
• Work directly with vendor partners to negotiate best-in-class win-win agreements on behalf of clients
• Win as a team- lead a small team of 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
• Utilize creative thinking in creating solutions for large enterprise clients
• Understand industry trends within your area(s) of expertise

What You Need:

• Strong experience with analysis of data through MS Excel
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 6 - 8 years of vendor management, analyst, and/or consulting experience
• Experience leading teams
• 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 management consulting firm specializing in enterprise cost optimization and spend reduction. We partner with FORTUNE 1000 corporations, leading law firms, private equity firms, and private enterprises across North America to design, implement, and sustain transformative cost-reduction strategies. Leveraging deep category expertise, proprietary analytics, and supplier-negotiation intelligence, PRP delivers measurable financial impact and operational efficiency. Our client engagements have generated more than $10.6 billion in verified savings, reinforcing PRP’s reputation as a trusted advisor to executives seeking lasting performance improvement and sustainable cost reduction results.

Why Join Us: 

At PRP, we offer more than just a job — we provide a dynamic, supportive environment where you can thrive personally and professionally. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team: 

• Comprehensive 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 
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) plan with company match  
• Time Off to Recharge: Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Strong Foundation: Over 28 years of consistent growth and success
• Fun & Connection: Annual summer retreat, holiday parties, happy hours, and themed celebrations throughout the year
• Career Growth: A collaborative, high-performing team with frequent recognition and opportunities for internal promotion
• Our Culture: Fast-paced, team-driven, and fueled by a shared commitment to excellence
• Giving Back & Getting Involved: 
  We’re proud of our employee-led committees that support causes and initiatives that matter to us all:
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Youth Rising Group
• Women’s Empowerment Group
• Wellness Committee

These groups offer meaningful opportunities to give back, connect with colleagues, and help shape a more inclusive and supportive workplace. 

• Learn more at https://prpllc.com

The total compensation for this position is: $120,000-$160,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, education, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer