THE STORY SO FAR
About ArcBlue
Our mission is to drive positive change through procurement.
ArcBlue was founded in 2013 by Managing Directors Chris Newman and Dan Fielding. Chris and Dan are experienced procurement professionals and are passionate about the opportunity that procurement offers to support organisations to achieve more.
Their blend of skills, interests and experience laid the foundation for what has grown into an organisation with broad and deep expertise.
ArcBlue has 6 specialised practices – Advisory & Change, Capability Development, Procurement Technology, Social & Sustainable Procurement, Project Resourcing, plus the specialist search and recruitment firm operating across Asia, ArcBlue Search.
Now, as an independent subsidiary of Bain & Company, ArcBlue & Bain will deliver an integrated end-to-end procurement transformation offering. Find out more about Bain & ArcBlue here.
Our History
The rapid growth of ArcBlue can be credited to the team that has grown with the business along the way. ArcBlue’s passionate team of professionals have strong, credible experience and a dedication to helping their clients achieve more through procurement.
ArcBlue now has a team of over 150 consultants and is looking forward to expanding the team further. Click below to see how we’ve grown over the years!
Driven by Passion & Innovation
Chris and Dan’s personal passions drove them to set up ArcBlue in 2013.
Chris is passionate about social change, realised through his development of the Social & Sustainable Procurement service offering, and his involvement in Social Procurement Australasia since the beginning of the movement. Dan is motivated by innovation and transformation within procurement, and his passion for realising capability uplift in the profession.
We are…
Authentic
We build a safe, diverse work environment where everyone can express themselves authentically. We are honest with our clients, ourselves and each other.
Passionate
We share an infectious excitement for our work and the positive change it creates for our clients and the world around us. We are determined in our commitment to deliver on our promises.
Curious
We are determined in our pursuit to solve our clients’ challenges. We bring fresh thinking and love to continuously expand our knowledge.
Bold
We are innovative, courageous and willing to take risks. We present client solutions with confidence and are happy to lead the way. We boldly and swiftly adapt to changes to remain agile.
Committed to Sustainability
We actively and creatively pursue solutions to make our world and environment a better place through all aspects of our work.
One Team
The ArcBlueCrew have each other’s back. We energise, enable and respect one another. We commit to sharing our knowledge, skills and ideas. We celebrate and share our wins.
Our Delivery Philosophy
We believe that organisations want practical, hands-on advice from experienced professionals, not theory from academics. We understand that our clients need support to deliver and embed change in their organisations.
Procurement leaders are consistently being asked to deliver ”more” by their organisations. More value for money, more cost savings, more efficiency in process, more insights into spend, more social outcomes, more clarity for decision making, more influence in the boardroom… the list goes on. At ArcBlue, we have the experience, the methodologies, the tools and the resources to support organisations to achieve more through procurement.
Meet the Team!
We have a team of over 150 consultants and analysts across Asia Pacific who are passionate about the potential for driving positive change through procurement.
