Associate Director, Business Optimization (Office Supplies)

Profit Recovery Partners, LLC; California; Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Gym membership discount

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

A management consulting firm is seeking an Associate Director to lead cost reduction strategies for clients. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in expense management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to foster client relationships. This is a full-time, onsite position located in Santa Ana, offering a competitive salary ranging from $103,000 to $165,000 annually as well as comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-11 years of related experience is required.
• 4+ years of management/supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed department performance to KPIs.
• Build relationships with C-Suite executives.
• Evaluate client situations and partner with experts.

Skills

Expense management

Vendor management

Consulting experience

Communication skills

Project management

Quantitative skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 3501 W SUNFLOWER AVE, SUITE 200 - SANTA ANA, CA 92704

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $103,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

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

As an Associate Director at PRP, you are a solution–minded individual who embraces challenging problems and appreciates doing so in a team environment. The ideal candidate will leverage critical thinking skills to influence, negotiate, implement and manage cost reduction solutions for our clients. As an Associate Director, you will provide leadership and guidance for your team as well as evaluate client situations and partner with the expense area experts to analyze and negotiate pricing for PRP clients. The Director is responsible for successful execution of Practice Group strategy, meeting of financial goals (P&L management), and team development.

Subject Matter Expert

• Office Supplies – Managing negotiations, analyzing usage and buying patterns, and ensuring quality service of office materials and equipment to support administrative, clinical, and operational functions in various business environments.
• Hospitality Supplies – Managing negotiations, analyzing usage and buying patterns, and ensuring quality service of hospitality materials and equipment to support administrative, clinical, and operational functions in various business environments.
• Dental Supplies – Sourcing and managing essential dental consumables, including tools, equipment, and materials used in preventive, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.
• Facilities Services & Supplies – Managing negotiations, analyzing usage and ensuring proper Service Levels for facility operations, including cleaning, maintenance, uniforms, and supplies for various business environments.
• Medical Supplies – Sourcing and managing essential medical devices, instruments, and consumables used across clinical and hospital settings.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding department and personal performance to key performance indicator goals.
• Sell new projects and renewal contracts to existing clients with a high level of urgency.
• Build meaningful relationships with C‑Suite executives.
• Identify and deliver new value to existing clients.
• Maximize client savings achieved and value to retain targeted accounts after initial engagement.
• Maintain C‑level engagement by meeting regularly to confirm savings achieved, obtain approval to implement additional savings and build trusted relationships.
• Identify, track, manage (define root cause and effective counter measures), and quickly resolve project issues.
• Establish, maintain, and track performance through dashboards that reflect contributions from all team players.
• Leadership responsibility of 2‑4 direct reports.
• Evaluate and mentor staff, fostering personal and professional growth resulting in team retention, direct reports being promoted and taking on more responsibility.
• Establish productive collaborative relationships with partners in other operational groups within the company.
• Quickly garner internal resources from all departments to collaborate with and keep projects moving forward when faced with adversity.
• Identify and lead company and department improvement initiatives through to implementation.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to gain knowledge, ensure inter‑departmental cooperation, and adopt best practices to execute client initiatives.
• Partner with clients to ensure compliance to service agreement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree required with a minimum of 8‑11 years of expense management, vendor management, consulting or other related experience.
• 4+ years of management/supervisory experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills; Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Ability to lead others to complete complex projects on time.
• Experience in building relationships and alignment among team members and clients with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven ability to deliver results.

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.

Learn More

Learn more at https://prpllc.com.

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is: $103,300-$165,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, education, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer.