State of Flux and Zip Partner to Revolutionise Procurement and Supplier Management

In an exciting new partnership, State of Flux, a global leader in supplier management services, and Zip, the leading AI-powered procurement orchestration platform, have joined forces to redefine how procurement operates within organisations and across the profession. This collaboration integrates Zip’s consumer-grade interface and AI-powered intake and procurement orchestration technology with State of Flux’s renowned Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) expertise, enabling businesses to focus on what truly drives value—understanding internal customer needs and managing supplier relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.

As the procurement landscape evolves, automation is transforming the transactional side of buying into a streamlined, efficient process. With these elements automated, procurement professionals are now able to focus more on strategic activities. Zip’s platform streamlines complex workflows across departments — from legal and IT to security and finance — seamlessly connecting all teams involved in the procurement lifecycle, while State of Flux empowers organisations to manage their suppliers as an integral part of the enterprise, helping them drive innovation, improve performance, and ultimately delight their end-customers.

"This partnership has the potential to transform procurement. By automating the transactional elements with Zip, procurement teams can now dedicate more time to understanding and delivering on the needs of their internal customers. Our collaboration enables suppliers to be treated as strategic partners, driving long-term success for organisations," said Alan Day, CEO and Founder of State of Flux. "We are excited to work with ZipHQ to bring this innovative approach to the industry."

“We’re excited to partner with State of Flux to help businesses maximize the value of their supplier relationships," said Rujul Zaparde, Co-founder and CEO of Zip. “By streamlining complex procurement workflows and automating routine tasks, we’re freeing up procurement teams to focus on strategic initiatives that drive business growth. Together with State of Flux, we’re helping organizations operate at peak performance by ensuring they can seamlessly access the resources they need.”

Contact us today to learn how we can help you save time, reduce costs, and enhance value by improving collaboration with your suppliers.

About State of Flux

State of Flux is a global leader in procurement and supply chain consulting, specializing in supplier relationship management (SRM), category management, strategic sourcing, and contract lifecycle management. With expertise honed over two decades, State of Flux partners with multinational corporations and major public-sector organisations to enhance procurement capabilities, drive best practices, and deliver measurable business value.

Through its consulting services, SRM training, and cutting-edge supplier management software, SupplierBase, State of Flux helps clients build stronger supplier relationships, improve operational efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth. Recognized for its research-driven insights, the company empowers businesses to unlock greater value across their supply chains, supporting innovation, collaboration, and superior business outcomes. To learn more, visit stateofflux.co.uk.

About Zip

Zip is the world’s leading procurement orchestration platform, empowering businesses to accelerate the procurement process, mitigate risk, and drive growth by offering a single front door to unify the teams, tasks, and tools involved in working with suppliers. With Zip, businesses can maximize employee adoption of purchasing policies and increase spend visibility and control. As the leading solution for optimizing business spend, Zip's AI-powered platform is trusted by hundreds of leading enterprises worldwide, including Anthropic, Arm, Canva, Coinbase, Discover, Dollar Tree, Instacart, Lyft, Northwestern Mutual, Prudential, Reddit, Sephora, Snowflake, and Sprouts to maximize the ROI of every dollar. To learn more, visit ziphq.com.