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Who we are

Founded in London in 2004, State of Flux has grown into a global consultancy with a presence across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Our reach is international, but our approach is personal, tailored to each client’s unique needs and challenges.

We’re a team of passionate, innovative professionals who live and breathe procurement and supplier management excellence. Our culture is built on collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to pushing boundaries.

Our values shape everything we do:

  • Trusted advisers – build lasting relationships through integrity and expertise

  • Dynamic change catalysts – help clients adapt and thrive in a fast-moving world

  • A ‘challenge culture’ – ask the right questions to spark better solutions

  • Strive for excellence – deliver quality without compromise

  • Enjoy what we do – bring energy and enthusiasm to every engagement

  • Be thought leaders – shape the future of procurement and supply chain

  • Get our clients promoted – make our clients look good by helping them succeed

  • Harness innovation – use technology and insight to drive smarter decisions

Our global team are here to support you, in your supplier management journey, wherever you are in the world.

Why we do what we do

At State of Flux, we believe that strong supplier relationships are the foundation of long-term business success. For over two decades, we’ve helped organisations unlock the full potential of their procurement and supply chain functions, transforming supplier partnerships into strategic assets.

Our mission is simple: to create mutual value between clients and their suppliers. Through our 17 years of SRM research, expert consulting, our training academy and innovative SRM software, we empower global businesses to manage risk, drive collaboration, and achieve sustainable growth.

We’re trusted by industry leaders across sectors because we don’t just deliver solutions, we deliver impact that lasts. Our work enables procurement teams to become strategic influencers within their organisations, driving measurable value and getting recognised for it.

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Trusted by leading organisations

Awards

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  • A graphic with a red background displaying the text "50 to Know 2023" in large white and dark blue letters, and the Spend Matters logo at the bottom.
  • Graphic titled '50 to Know 2022' with the words 'Spend Matters' at the bottom.
  • Cover of the 2021 Spend Matters Almanac featuring the title '50 to Know 2021' in large white and yellow text, with a black section at the bottom that says 'Spend Matters Almanac'.
  • Publication cover titled '50 to Know 2019', featuring the subtitle 'Spend Matters Almanac' in black, white, and maroon colors.
  • Cover of Spend Matters Almanac 2019 titled '50 to Watch'
  • Purple and white graphic with text reading "50 to Watch 2018" and black section at the bottom that says "Spend Matters Almanac."
  • Graphic promoting a 50th birthday watch event in 2017 for Spend Matters Almanac.
  • Blue circular logo for the 2017 Transport News Logistics Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards, featuring text about the awards and consultancy.
  • Logo of 2019 Miss Driving Superiority awards, featuring red and blue text with a black star and a key icon.
  • Green and purple logo for the 50 to Watch 2015 Spend Matters Almanac.
  • Logo for the Happy Management Awards 2023, featuring a blue globe with a happy face on the left and purple text on the right.
  • Red and black cover of a 2014 Almanac titled "50 to Watch" with the subtitle "Spend Matters" and "ALMANAC" in bold white letters.
  • Logo for the 2014 Procurement Leaders Conference with the theme 'AWARK' and mention of external collaboration.
  • An award logo with the text "Procurement Leaders Awards Winner".
  • Logo for the Document Awards featuring a winged emblem above the text 'DOCUMENT AWARDS'.
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Leadership team

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    Alan Day

    CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER

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    Patrice Day

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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    Ben Earnshaw

    HEAD OF EMEA

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    Frank Lai

    HEAD OF ASIA-PACIFIC

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    Deniz Kafali

    GLOBAL VP OF CUSTOMER SUCCESS

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    Jeremias Herner

    GLOBAL MARKETING MANAGER

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    John Newton

    HEAD OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

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Consultants

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    Christine Scoolis

    MANAGER CONSULTANT

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    Simon King

    MANAGER CONSULTANT

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    Nicola Dunne

    SENIOR ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

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    Joel Saunders

    COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

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    Joseph Brown

    SENIOR MANAGER CONSULTANT

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    Matthew Shaw

    SENIOR CONSULTANT

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    Matthew King

    SENIOR MANAGER

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    Carla Gopio

    MANAGER CONSULTANT

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    Jessa Celen

    CUSTOMER SUCCESS

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Some of our Consultants

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    Christine Scoolis

    MANAGER CONSULTANT

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    Simon King

    MANAGER CONSULTANT

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    Nicola Dunne

    SENIOR ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

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  • Headshot of a smiling man in business attire, wearing a dark blazer and light blue shirt, against a plain light background.

    Joel Saunders

    COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

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  • A smiling man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt and dark blazer, against a plain light background.

    Joseph Brown

    SENIOR MANAGER CONSULTANT

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  • A young man with short brown hair smiling in front of a plain white background, wearing a navy blazer and white shirt.

    Matthew Shaw

    SENIOR CONSULTANT

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  • A man smiling, dressed in a blue suit and tie, with a white shirt and a boutonniere on his lapel, against a plain light background.

    Matthew King

    SENIOR MANAGER

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  • A young woman with glasses and short black hair, smiling and resting her chin on her hand in a warmly lit room.

    Carla Gopio

    MANAGER CONSULTANT

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    Jessa Celen

    MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

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Join our team

We’re always on the lookout for curious, creative minds who thrive on solving complex challenges and making a real impact. At State of Flux, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive, and fun environment where innovation is encouraged and growth is continuous.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we offer opportunities to learn, lead, and shape the future of procurement and supply chain.

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