Manager Consultant

Company Description

State of Flux is a global supplier management & procurement consultancy headquartered in London, UK, with offices across Europe, the United States, and Asia Pacific. The company specializes in supplier management, contract life-cycle management, category management, and strategic sourcing for multinational corporations, public sector organizations, and high-growth companies. In addition to consulting, State of Flux provides training and a supplier management technology platform called SupplierBase. The team works closely with clients to enhance procurement and supply chain capabilities, driving value release and sustainable performance. More information about State of Flux and SupplierBase is available on the company’s website - State of Flux

Application details

To apply, please send your CV & a cover letter tocareers@stateofflux.co.uk

Role Description

As a Manager Consultant at State of Flux, you will play a key role in delivering impactful procurement & supply chain projects for global clients across diverse industries. You will work on initiatives spanning supplier management (including contract, risk, performance & relationship management). By translating complex business challenges into actionable solutions, you will drive meaningful change and results with clients, foster & develop deep client relationships, and contribute to both project delivery (across Consulting & training) and business development/sales in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in supplier management/procurement/supply chain consulting (ideally 3-5+ years' experience)
• Proven ability to lead workstreams & teams, manage stakeholders, and deliver high-quality consulting engagements on time and within scope.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data, develop insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and workshop facilitation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior client stakeholders.
• Experience with contract life-cycle management processes and tools, and familiarity with supplier management platforms or related procurement technologies (e.g., SupplierBase or similar).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, engineering, or a related field; a postgraduate degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are an advantage.
• Consulting background or equivalent experience in a strategic procurement or supply chain role within a complex organization.
• Experience working across PowerPoint/Excel, with additional elements (such as PowerBI) preferred
• Experience or a future desire to deliver training(likely initially across supplier management)
• Experience in driving business development & sales, through development of proposals &/or RFP responses, & building of strong client relationships
• Comfort working in a hybrid model in the London Area, with flexibility to travel to client sites as required, as well as work from the London office across a minimum of 3 days-a-week
• Commitment to inclusive, collaborative ways of working and openness to continuous learning and development