Sr Consultant - Supply Chain

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654\.4M FY26 revenue with 17\.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436\.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3\.2% Q-o-Q and 16\.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500\+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026\.

About Position:

The Senior Supply Chain Consultant is a critical execution role within Supply Chain Advisory Services practice. You will own end-to-end sourcing waves for healthcare clients — from opportunity identification and spend benchmarking through vendor negotiation, implementation, and validated savings capture. Working with guidance from a Manager or Director, you are expected to run your categories independently, engage directly with department heads and supply chain leadership, and deliver results that move the savings pipeline forward.

• Role: Sr Consultant - Supply Chain
• Location: USA
• Experience: 5\+ years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Experience with health system supply chain consulting (advisory, gainshare, or managed services engagements).
• Familiarity across both clinical (med/surg, surgical, PPI, lab) and non-clinical (purchased services, facilities, capital) categories.
• Experience with Value Analysis Committee processes, physician preference item reviews, and product standardization programs.
• Understanding of GPO contracting structures, tier compliance, committed volume programs, and regional purchasing coalition models.
• Experience with supply chain analytics platforms, ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, Infor), or BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or process improvement methodology experience.
• Prior consulting experience at a healthcare advisory firm (e.g., Huron, Vizient, Premier, Deloitte, or similar).
• End-to-End Sourcing \& Savings Delivery
• Own assigned sourcing categories through the full sourcing lifecycle: opportunity identification, spend analysis, benchmarking, RFP/RFI execution, negotiation support, implementation, and savings validation.
• Apply structured sourcing methodology including strategic sourcing frameworks, should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and market basket benchmarking to size and capture savings.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis, utilization benchmarking, and pricing comparisons using AP data, item masters, and contract databases.
• Develop sourcing recommendations supported by data-driven business cases, competitive bid analyses, and market intelligence.
• Lead or support vendor negotiations and contract structuring alongside Managers and Directors.
• Drive product standardization, SKU rationalization, and vendor consolidation initiatives across assigned categories.
• Track and validate savings through implementation, ensuring projected value is captured, documented, and reported accurately.
• Manage GPO contract compliance, tier optimization, and committed volume program analysis for assigned categories.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• 4\+ years of healthcare supply chain experience with direct involvement in sourcing, benchmarking, contracting, or cost reduction initiatives.
• 3\+ years of experience executing end-to-end sourcing engagements — from opportunity identification through negotiation and savings validation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with structured sourcing methodology (strategic sourcing, should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership, market basket benchmarking).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, INDEX/MATCH, data modeling) with the ability to work with large-scale AP and spend datasets.
• Ability to develop client-ready presentations and present complex financial analyses to department heads and supply chain leadership.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent sourcing categories with competing timelines.
• Comfortable navigating healthcare supply chain contracts, GPO pricing structures, and vendor dynamics.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-50% depending on client engagement (typically 1 week per month on-site).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric \& Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”