We would love to work with you
State of Flux is a global procurement and supply chain consultancy headquartered in London, UK, with locations across EMEA, NA and APAC regions. We specialise in supplier management, contract life-cycle management, category management and strategic sourcing. As well as consulting, we offer training, industry-leading research and supplier management technology, SupplierBase. SupplierBase is a trademark for State of Flux technologies, a boutique software-as-a-service company that offers enterprise supplier management software recognised by Gartner, Procurement Leaders, and Spend Matters.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity. If our values align and you see a role that interests you, we would love to hear from you!
To ensure your application finds the right hiring manager, please send it to the following email addresses. Applications for:
- UK: careers@stateofflux.co.uk
- APAC: careers@stateofflux.com.au
- NA: careers@stateofflux.co
- Marketing (globally): careers@stateofflux.co
About the job
Job Type: Flexible, remote working (Philippines-based, EMEA working hours)
As a QA Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the quality and reliability of software products and applications. You will work closely with the development team to identify and resolve any issues or bugs in the software development lifecycle. Your role will involve the design and execution of test cases, as well as the analysis of test results to ensure that the software meets the highest quality standards. You will also be responsible for maintaining documentation related to testing processes and procedures. Applicants must be willing to work with our teams in London and EMEA during their work hours (roughly from 2:30pm - 11:30pm, Philippines standard time).
Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and execute test cases and test scripts to ensure the quality of software products and applications.
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Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using issue tracking systems.
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Collaborate with the team to understand product requirements and develop test plans accordingly.
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Conduct thorough regression testing to ensure that software changes and updates do not have any adverse effects on existing functionality.
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Perform manual testing to validate software functionality
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Evaluate and report test results, providing clear and concise feedback to the development team.
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Participate in the continuous improvement of QA processes and procedures, suggesting and implementing best practices.
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Maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports.
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Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve software defects.
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Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in the field of software testing.
Require Skills
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes.
- Proficiency in designing and executing test cases and test scripts.
- Proficiency in manual testing techniques.
- Knowledge of industry-standard testing tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and track software defects.
- Good understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience as a QA Engineer
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with test management tools and test case management.
- Understanding of database systems and SQL.
- Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Be able to create test design from not so well-defined requirements
How to Apply:
Please include a cover letter with your CV, outlining reasons why you are applying for this role and why you think you would be a good choice for State of Flux. You can send it directly to careers@stateofflux.com.au by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button above. We look forward to hearing from you.
About the job
Job Type: Flexible, remote working (Philippines-based, EMEA working hours)
We are looking for an Intermediate/Senior Frontend Developer who can work on our award-winning Software as a Service platform.
State of Flux is entering a very exciting period of increased growth, and we are looking for talented and passionate professionals to join the team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for professionals with 4+ years of development experience, to grow their career and work as part of a dynamic and energetic software team. You will be building a cutting-edge software product into a buoyant market with some of the world’s global leaders.
Applicants must be willing to work with our teams in London and EMEA during their work hours (roughly from 04:30pm - 03:30am, Philippines standard time).
Responsibilities:
- Design and build world-leading functionality utilizing best-in-class technologies.
- Work on new features, maintenance (production support) and new client deployments.
- Provide input to product specification; assist in the design of new features; and contribute to the selection of new technologies and overall architecture of the product.
- Assist in the implementation of initiatives to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Work closely with product, quality assurance, support and success teams.
- Work with our project management systems.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree.
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4+ years of relevant experience (see State of Flux technology stack).
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Familiarity with Agile development methodology and Source Code Controls tools such as GIT
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History of significant progression in previous development roles.
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Experience working with frontend technologies like Angular, Typescript, JavaScript.
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Experience working with backend technologies like ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core using C# as programming language would be a bonus
Technology Stack
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What we provide for you:
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Competitive salary
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Comprehensive induction and training by senior developers who have worked on the platform for many years to ensure you get up and running as quickly as possible.
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Working for a passionate organization that has tremendous aspiration in a growing market. You will be within a meteoric environment with commitment to success and development.
How to Apply:
Please include a cover letter with your CV, outlining reasons why you are applying for this role and why you think you would be a good choice for State of Flux. You can send it directly to careers@stateofflux.com.au by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button above. We look forward to hearing from you.
About the job
Job Type: Hybrid working with opportunities to travel
As a Consultant at State of Flux, you will play a key role in delivering impactful procurement and supply chain projects for global clients across diverse industries. You will work on initiatives spanning supplier relationship management (SRM), contract lifecycle management, strategic sourcing, and supply chain risk. By translating complex business challenges into actionable solutions, you will drive meaningful change, foster deep client relationships, and contribute to both project delivery and business development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
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Understands and translates client business issues into solutions, scoping client projects and proposals
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Builds deep client relationships
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Maps and analyses complex data/processes and develop improvement measures
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Independently structures and presents results and action plans
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Actively supports business development initiatives, including preparation of proposals and commercials
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Supports ad-hoc practice development and thought leadership projects
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience: 2–4 years of consultancy experience
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Undergraduate degree and ideally a related Master’s Degree or MBA
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Hands-on supply chain/procurement consulting experience
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Sourcing knowledge is desirable but not essential i.e. strategic sourcing, purchasing, procurement to payables, e-procurement systems and ERP packages
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Ability to communicate at all levels and network within client organisations
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Highly motivated and able to demonstrate ownership and personal accountability
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Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
In addition to offering a competitive salary, we provide employees with the autonomy to shape their own careers. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of project workstreams and deliverables for globally renowned organisations. We also foster a flexible working environment to help you achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Recognising the importance of career development, you will be assigned a dedicated PDP Manager who will work with you to define professional objectives and provide tailored support to enhance your core consulting skills.
Please include a cover letter with your CV, outlining reasons why you are applying for this role and why you think you would be a good choice for State of Flux. You can send it directly to careers@stateofflux.co.uk and use the subject line: “Consultant Job Application – your name”. We look forward to hearing from you.
About the job
Job Type: Hybrid working with opportunities to travel
As a Manager Consultant at State of Flux, you will play a key role in delivering impactful procurement and supply chain projects for global clients across diverse industries. You will work on initiatives spanning supplier relationship management (SRM), contract lifecycle management, strategic sourcing, and supply chain risk. By translating complex business challenges into actionable solutions, you will drive meaningful change, foster deep client relationships, and contribute to both project delivery and business development in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
- Experience: 4+ years of consultancy experience
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Understands and translates client business issues into solutions, scoping client projects and proposals
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Builds deep client relationships
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Maps and analyses complex data/processes and develop improvement measures
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Independently structures and presents results and action plans
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Actively supports business development initiatives, including preparation of proposals and commercials
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Supports ad-hoc practice development and thought leadership projects
Qualifications and Skills
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Undergraduate degree and ideally a related Master’s Degree or MBA
- Experience managing a team would be a benefit
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Hands-on supply chain/procurement consulting experience
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Sourcing knowledge is desirable but not essential i.e. strategic sourcing, purchasing, procurement to payables, e-procurement systems and ERP packages
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Ability to communicate at all levels and network within client organisations
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Highly motivated and able to demonstrate ownership and personal accountability
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Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
In addition to offering a competitive salary, we provide employees with the autonomy to shape their own careers. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of project workstreams and deliverables for globally renowned organisations. We also foster a flexible working environment to help you achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Recognising the importance of career development, you will be assigned a dedicated PDP Manager who will work with you to define professional objectives and provide tailored support to enhance your core consulting skills.
Please include a cover letter with your CV, outlining reasons why you are applying for this role and why you think you would be a good choice for State of Flux. You can send it directly to careers@stateofflux.co.uk and use the subject line: “Manager Consultant Job Application – your name”. We look forward to hearing from you.
About the job
Job Type: Hybrid (Working from Southwark, 32 Blackfriars Rd, SE1 8PB)
As an Analyst at State of Flux, you will be part of a wider team of experienced Consultants, helping to deliver SRM and procurement related projects for multinational clients from a wide range of industry sectors. Initiatives cover the full end-to-end supplier management journey, from initial maturity diagnostics and spend analysis, through to best practice process design and joint business planning, to help organisations realise additional value from their supplier interactions.
Responsibilities
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In-depth analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to inform trends and allow for the identification of key business problems or challenges that need to be addressed
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Contribution to report writing, summarising key findings and recommended next steps to drive improvement
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Attendance and input to weekly project meetings with client stakeholders
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Research on the latest industry trends to help inform discussions with both existing and prospective clients
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Supporting senior members of the consulting team with business development activities, including proposal and Statement of Work drafting, and RFI / RFP responses
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Weekly project status reporting, both internally and for live clients
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Facilitating workshops between clients and their key strategic suppliers, either virtually or on-site
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Working with C-Level stakeholders within the organisation to support with the scheduling of critical sales meetings
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Playing a key role in the organisation of team social events and fundraising activities
Qualifications and Skills
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A university Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)
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Previous experience in a client-facing, commercial environment – ideally in the Procurement, Supply Chain and/or supplier management space (desirable, but not essential)
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Strong time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver initiatives according to set timeframes
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Robust analytical abilities, with the capability to discern trends from both quantitative and qualitative data
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Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to present information effectively
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The ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders who operate in both a domestic and international environment
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
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An awareness of key trends in the procurement and supply chain industry
In addition to offering a competitive salary, we provide employees with the autonomy to shape their own careers. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of project workstreams and deliverables for globally renowned organisations. We also foster a flexible working environment to help you achieve an optimal work/life balance.
Recognising the importance of career development, you will be assigned a dedicated PDP Manager who will work with you to define professional objectives and provide tailored support to enhance your core consulting skills.
If you are eligible to work in the UK and are interested in applying for the position, we would love to hear from you! Please include a cover letter with your CV, outlining reasons why you are applying for this role and why you think you would be a good choice for State of Flux. You can send it directly to careers@stateofflux.co.uk and use the subject line: “Analyst Job Application – your name”. We look forward to hearing from you.
About the job
- We will go through all applications and schedule a quick introductory call.
- Followed by a longer interview with your future manager, who will explain more about your role and explore if we are a good fit for each other.
- You will be given a small exercise to demonstrate your skills and present them to your manager and the marketing specialist (your future team).
- If you are the person we are looking for, we will make you an offer.
- Design and Content Creation:
- Create designs for emails, social media, blog posts, website pages, and articles.
- Ensure our brand looks consistent and professional across all materials (internal and external). Many PowerPoint decks need updating to our new brand, so this will be your main focus for the first month.
- Design PowerPoint decks for our consultants. Approximately 25% of your role will be helping our consultants with their slide decks and creating graphics to support their message. You will not be required to present to clients.
- Organise, edit, and publish our video podcast, The Power of 3. You will work closely with our CEO and will be in charge of this project.
- Marketing Operations, Website and Campaign Management Support:
- Help maintain and update our website.
- Assist in building and managing marketing campaigns in HubSpot.
- Support the team with day-to-day marketing tasks.
- Skills:
- An academic degree in a design-related subject.
- Strong skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel and Canva.
- Strong skills with tools like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.
- Comfortable working with a CMS (Squarespace or WordPress preferred).
- Familiarity with CRM tools like HubSpot.
- Qualities:
- Excellent English skills (written and spoken).
- You’re organised and can manage your time well without needing someone to look over your shoulder. This is a fully remote role, but you will have regular calls with your teammates and guidance from your manager.
- A growth mindset—you’re keen to learn and take on challenges. New ideas and your personal touch are more than welcome here!
Job Type: Full-time, Remote
Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for customer success? We’re looking for a Customer Success Associate with advanced SupplierBase experience to join our small but dynamic team in New Zealand. As part of our global network, you will work closely with customers across APAC, primarily Australia and New Zealand, helping them maximise their use of SupplierBase. You will play a critical role in ensuring seamless adoption, user support, and continuous process improvements.
Core Activities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Australian and New Zealand customers, ensuring smooth platform adoption.
- Provide expert guidance on SupplierBase functionality, best practices, and issue resolution.
- Handle customer enquiries and coordinate with the technology team for timely resolutions.
- Manage user setup, KPI configurations, and enhancements within SupplierBase.
- Oversee implementation activities, ensuring business processes align with platform capabilities.
- Support process mapping efforts, helping customers document workflows and optimise platform usage.
- Conduct training sessions, onboarding support, and process documentation for end-users.
- Track platform usage, prepare reports, and facilitate regular feedback sessions.
- Work closely with product and design teams to ensure customer needs are considered in platform updates.
- Communicate project updates, delays, and scope changes to leadership to mitigate risks.
- 💡 Bonus: If the role includes commission or performance bonuses, estimated actual earnings may increase based on client satisfaction and retention.
Your Attributes and Experience:
You will thrive in our team if you…
- Have advanced experience using SupplierBase and can confidently support users in navigating its features.
- Have knowledge of process mapping, workflow optimisation, and product design concepts.
- Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with diverse customers.
- Possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail to resolve platform-related issues efficiently.
- Have excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) and can tailor your approach for different stakeholders.
- Are a patient and effective trainer, able to guide users with varying levels of technical expertise.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (preferably in IT, Computer Science, or a related field) or relevant project management experience.
- Have at least 2 years of experience in customer success, technology support, or implementation roles.
It also helps if you have:
- A strong understanding of how SupplierBase supports procurement and supply chain processes.
- Experience working with APAC customers, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- An interest in growing beyond customer success into consulting or managed services.
Why Join Us?
🌍 Work remotely with a globally connected team.
📈 Grow your career in a tech-driven industry.
💡 Be at the forefront of platform implementation and process improvements.
🤝 Engage with international clients and make a real impact.
If you’re ready to make a difference and help clients optimise their SupplierBase experience, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please include a cover letter with your CV outlining reasons why you are applying for this role and why you think you would be a good choice for State of Flux. You can also send it directly to careers@stateofflux.com.au. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Remote (Philippines-based, working hours: PH working hours)
We are looking for a Tech Product Development & Documentation Specialist to support our development teams by creating detailed user stories, maintaining high-quality documentation, and ensuring smooth product development processes. This role will involve close collaboration with developers, customer success managers, and stakeholders, using Azure DevOps for backlog management and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Product Development Support
- Work with developers and customer success managers to define features and enhancements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups).
- Conduct research and analysis to refine product requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
- Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Maintain structured, well-documented product information within Azure DevOps (Wikis, Work Items, Requirements).
- Create technical documentation, including system architecture overviews, API references, and integration guides.
- Develop user manuals, FAQs, and onboarding materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- User Story Creation & Agile Support
- Gather and analyse requirements from business and technical stakeholders.
- Convert requirements into clear, well-defined Azure DevOps work items (Epics, Features, User Stories, Acceptance Criteria).
- Ensure stories are properly structured, prioritized, and ready for development.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to include usability considerations in stories.
Qualifications & Skills
Must-Have 5+ years of:
- Experience in Azure DevOps for backlog management, documentation, and work tracking.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
- Ability to write structured and detailed documentation, including technical specifications.
- Experience collaborating with development teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice-to-Have:
- Background in software development, APIs, or cloud-based applications.
- Experience with wireframing tools like Figma, Balsamiq, or Lucidchart.
- Understanding of programming concepts (e.g., REST APIs, SQL, JSON, .NET).
How to Apply:
Please include a cover letter with your CV outlining reasons why you are applying for this role and why you think you would be a good choice for State of Flux. You can also send it directly to careers@stateofflux.com.au. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
