Work Location: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.
Subject Matter Expert: A seasoned expert in supply chain logistics, printing and packaging solutions, and materials management with a focus on optimizing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. Core areas of specialization include:
- Packaging - Overseeing the negotiations and optimization of packaging materials and solutions to meet regulatory standards, reduce environmental impact, and enhance product protection during shipping. This includes a variety of materials including, corrugate, films, plastics, adhesives and foams.
- Pallets - Managing the lifecycle of pallet systems, including sourcing and optimization of pallet supply to streamline distribution and reduce operational costs. Ability to recommend optimal pallet solutions and understand the use case for different materials in various scenarios.
- Printing - Leading printing operations, including sourcing of commercial and industrial printing services and ensuring the production of high-quality printed materials for marketing, labeling, and packaging.
- Building Materials - Experience in processes for optimizing the use of lumber or steel products for specific client needs. A firm understanding of how indexes and market environment drive costs and the best practices for mitigating change.
This SME combines deep knowledge of material management and print and packaging strategies to deliver cost-effective, sustainable, and scalable solutions across various industries.
What You Will Do:- As the subject matter expert, your role will be focused on creating additional value to existing accounts/clients/projects.
As it relates to creating additional value, some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Analyzing client infrastructure, vendor contracts, and pricing structures to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop solutions tailored to client needs
- Leading complex negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms on behalf of clients
- Deliver actionable insights and present findings to client stakeholders
- Proactively identify client challenges and recommend strategic and operational solutions that exceed expectations
- Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies within your domain
- Create and refine deliverables such as data analyses, reports, and client presentations as it relates to creating additional value
- Serve as an internal resource for functional expertise and thought leadership
- Work independently on projects or as a contributor on larger engagements
- Take ownership of projects from ideation through execution, often in situations with limited direction or defined processes
- Focus on proactively driving progress, setting clear objectives, and ensuring timely delivery of results
- Facilitate and lead internal meetings with confidence, aligning stakeholders across functions, navigating ambiguity, and championing initiatives that push projects forward without waiting for instruction
What You Need:- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 7-15 years of experience in consulting, vendor management, or business analysis
- Deep functional expertise in one or more spend categories (e.g., IT, telecom, facilities)
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; ability to synthesize large data sets
- Proven experience developing solutions in complex client environments
- Exceptional communication and client-facing presentation skills
- Project management experience and familiarity with tools to manage deliverables such as SmartSheet and Project Management CRM strategies
The salary range for this position is: $135,000-$165,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, education, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.
