Senior Consultant Consulting Services

Senior Consultant Consulting Services

What you will be doing :

Reporting to the Director, Food Services, Consulting Services the Senior Consultant, Consulting Services will conduct research, collect and analyze data, play an active role in the problem-solving aspect of engagements, and complete project tasks within scope and budget. A consultant should be competent in analyzing problems and recommending creative solutions. Ability to identify issues and communicate effectively with project manager; work directly with clients to achieve project milestones and participate in client and internal presentations is a must. In addition, the Consultant must be extremely analytical and have a foundation in data manipulation, be able to research independently and be familiar with hospital data sets and financial data sets.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1 - 100%

Knowledge of financial improvement methodologies, including, but not limited to cost reduction and / or supply chain.

Create spreadsheets, presentations and other deliverables using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project as necessary for client engagement, accurately and on time.

Identify potential engagement sources and potential add-on opportunities.

Assist in proposal development as requested and supports marketing efforts.

Create, participate, and deliver client presentations.

Manage day-to-day project initiatives.

Participate in creation of client deliverables.

Lead analysis of business and technical problems and works with team to create innovative solutions.

Conduct in-depth research to support data analytics.

Effectively works to create a winning team environment, building positive client and team relationships.

Work with leadership to identify issues and communicates effectively with engagement leader.

Work directly with clients to achieve project milestones by participating in client and internal presentations and managing day-to-day client relationships.

Assist clients in achieving maximum savings and improve process efficiencies.

Understand and demonstrate best practice financial improvement activities and goals within healthcare.

Conduct assessments and develop actionable cost reduction strategies / implements lasting solutions.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience :

Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more years

Education :

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills :

Cost reduction analytics

Microsoft office suite

Healthcare analytics

Relevant Experience to include :

Consulting firm or in healthcare acute-care setting

Food Service and / or Food & Nutrition Services

Education :

Bachelor's

Additional Job Requirements :

Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Operate computer programs and software

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats .

Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and / or the public)

Making independent decisions

Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions : Remote

Travel Requirements : No travel required

Physical Demands : Sedentary : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills / experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Employees also receive access to the following benefits :

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance :

Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards : Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive : Perks and discounts

Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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