“I really enjoy the learning outcomes and the experience you get from problem-solving using trends and analysis across different sectors and with different people.”

Get to know Kosta Tzim, Senior Consultant for Victoria

How did you end up here? What is your professional background? 

I have 20 exciting years plus in procurement value and solutions-focused work. I specialise in technology, supply chain, retail, and sustainability; held some senior procurement positions at Australia Post and ThermoFisher, helping digitise systems and find simple solutions focusing on their team.

 

How do you spend most of your days?

As a senior consultant, I review strategy and savings programs for my clients, innovating with suppliers for outcomes and leading advice for opportunities within their role and team, all while actively learning from my peers at ArcBlue.

 

What are you working on at the moment?

I’m currently the Project Lead, working for my clients. I am leading their successful Procurement Savings and Negotiation program for them to mature their procurement function; more time for their roles and a stronger operational team.

 

What trends do you see in your work?

I see a lot of Digitisation still and centralising Procurement Operations. Since COVID, companies are beginning to see the full benefit a high-performing procurement strategy provides for all of their business, as well as focused investment in staff and retention.

 

What do you enjoy about working in consulting? 

The diversity of clients and roles you can work with. I really enjoy the learning outcomes and the experience you get from problem-solving using trends and analysis across different sectors and with different people.

 

What do you love best about procurement?

Being the heartbeat of any business/function and being part of high-performing procurement teams; Getting clients to reach that level and make their life at work better with a customised solution for them.

 

What is the one thing you wish everyone would understand about procurement?

How procurement value has many titles like savings, supplier innovation, new revenue, marketing and promotions, supply chain, technology, and the digital nervous system, all customised to their type of business.

 

What are you currently trying to upskill in?

Management consulting and leadership are my main focus of development, along with my observational and problem-solving skills.

 

How long have you been at ArcBlue? What made you join us?  

Two years in June! A recruiter I knew said – have you thought about consulting? and he knew a great company hiring. So, I jumped into the deep end and have loved it ever since.

 

What project has been the most fun / the meatiest to work on at ArcBlue?

My current client has been really fun and rewarding; A large organisation with lots of innovation and value attached to our work. The team I’m working with are amazing and I learn from them every day.

 

What’s the reason you love to work at ArcBlue?  

The people and the work. They are exciting and passionate (and loud) just like me!

 

What’s something not many people know about you?

I love classical music (especially Bocelli) and I MC on special occasions!

 

What can we normally find you doing on the weekend?  

Sports with my girls (Pia and Cleo), spending time with family, going to the theatre and musicals and bike-riding with friends.

 

Do you have any pets? 

In the process of getting a Shepadoodle. Can’t wait!

 

Want to know more? Reach out to Kosta

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