Senior Consultant, SPI

Senior Consultant, SPI

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

We’re a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm with offices in the U.S., India, and Europe. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: “Areté.”  And excellence is exactly what we strive for.  

We’re celebrating our fourth year as one of Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms – and our success starts with our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete’s “Culture of Care” takes a holistic approach to the employee experience.  

AAretians (our team members) are leaders at every level. You are encouraged to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing personal development and fulfillment. 

The Role

AArete is actively seeking a dynamic Senior Consultant with experience supporting healthcare payer organizations, with a focus on supply chain, procurement, and cost optimization. This role blends analytical problem-solving with hands-on execution, supporting initiatives such as strategic sourcing, vendor management, and operational efficiency improvement.

As a Senior Consultant, you will bring a strong analytical mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to excellence. You thrive in collaborative environments and are energized by solving complex, ambiguous business challenges for healthcare clients.

Recognized as a high-performing self-starter, critical thinker, and confident communicator, you will play a meaningful role across both client engagements and internal initiatives. In this role, you will take ownership of driving workstreams to successful outcomes, while also helping to guide and mentor junior team members. Your expertise and judgment will be critical in delivering innovative, client-ready solutions that create measurable impact.

Work You’ll Do

As a Senior Consultant at AArete, you will lead and drive teams to successful outcomes through the following:

• Own and execute workstreams by identifying innovative solutions through data analysis, research, and stakeholder collaboration
• Lead initiatives focused on procurement optimization, strategic sourcing, and vendor management within healthcare payer environments
• Conduct spend analysis and category assessments to identify cost savings opportunities and operational efficiencies
• Evaluate supplier performance, contract structures, and pricing models to support improved financial and operational outcomes
• Support RFP processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
• Develop business cases and financial models to quantify impact and support decision-making
• Analyze complex datasets, including spend data, vendor performance metrics, and healthcare cost drivers (medical, pharmacy, and administrative)
• Deliver actionable recommendations and support implementation of operational and cost optimization initiatives
• Establish strong stakeholder rapport and own client communications, including presenting analytical findings and recommendations
• Develop and deliver clear, compelling presentations with a focus on structured storytelling and executive-level communication
• Facilitate client meetings, working sessions, and problem-solving discussions with increasing independence
• Mentor and guide Analysts and Consultants by modeling strong problem-solving, communication, and accountability
• Ask insightful questions to uncover root causes, challenge assumptions, and identify new opportunities
• Support broader consulting engagements across strategy, operations, and performance improvement as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4 + years of consulting experience, with progressive responsibility and client-facing delivery
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management initiatives
• Demonstrated experience driving cost reduction