Our Team
Practitioners.
Not generalists.
Two founders, and a carefully curated network of associates — every one of them a specialist with real procurement experience.
Two founders, and a carefully curated network of associates — every one of them a specialist with real procurement experience.
The Associate NetworkOver more than two decades in the industry, Dan and Chris have built and maintained relationships with some of Australia and New Zealand's most capable procurement practitioners. These aren't people found on a recruiter database — they're colleagues, trusted peers, and specialists whose work we know firsthand.
When you engage Blue North, you get access to the right people for your challenge — not whoever happens to be available. We match specialist capability to your specific need, whether that's a two-week diagnostic or a twelve-month transformation programme.
Our associates are active practitioners — currently working in or closely alongside procurement functions. Their knowledge is current, their networks are live, and their advice is grounded in what's actually happening in the market today.
"We don't maintain a bench of generalists. Every person in our network has been in the room — running sourcing processes, leading transformations, advising Boards. That experience is what our clients are buying."
— Dan Fielding, Co-FounderGeographic ReachAreas of ExpertiseOur associate network spans every major area of procurement practice — so we can always field the right person for your challenge.
Identifying and delivering sustainable cost reduction across categories — from baseline analysis and should-cost modelling through to supplier negotiations and benefits tracking.
Expert guidance on probity frameworks, conflict of interest management, audit response, and ethical decision-making in both public and private sector procurement environments.
Designing and implementing procurement policy and process frameworks — from procurement manuals and delegation matrices to category frameworks and panel arrangements.
Developing and embedding structured SRM programmes — supplier segmentation, relationship planning, performance management, and value creation beyond contract compliance.
End-to-end category strategy development across direct and indirect spend — market analysis, sourcing strategy, supply base optimisation, and category plan execution.
Proactive contract lifecycle management — risk identification, performance tracking, variation management, and relationship governance to extract maximum value from every contract.
Practical expertise in embedding social value, Indigenous procurement, and modern slavery compliance — from policy design through to supplier development and impact measurement.
Leading large-scale procurement transformation programmes — operating model redesign, process improvement, technology implementation, and capability uplift delivered simultaneously.
End-to-end sourcing execution — market engagement, RFx design and management, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award across all categories and procurement thresholds.
Extracting insight from spend data — cleansing, classification, visualisation, and analysis to identify savings opportunities, supply chain risks, and performance trends.
Specialist procurement support for capital works and infrastructure programmes — head contract strategy, subcontractor management, packaging, and risk allocation.
Procurement technology selection and implementation — P2P platforms, contract management systems, spend analytics tools, and AI-enabled procurement solutions.
Building productive relationships between procurement and the business — stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, business partnering models, and satisfaction measurement.
Identifying and mitigating procurement risk — supplier concentration, geopolitical exposure, ESG risk, financial health monitoring, and supply chain resilience planning.
Designing and delivering procurement learning programmes — skills assessment, training design, coaching, eLearning development, and CPD framework implementation.
Building negotiation capability across teams — from structured negotiation planning and commercial modelling through to high-stakes supplier negotiation support and coaching.
Deep sector expertise across hospital networks, health departments, and aged care — clinical and non-clinical categories, formulary management, and value-based procurement frameworks.
Specialist knowledge of procurement within banks, insurers, and investment managers — regulatory requirements, vendor risk management, and complex professional services sourcing.
Sectors We CoverOur associate network has worked across the full breadth of Australian and New Zealand industry — so we bring genuine sector context, not just generic procurement methodology.
How It WorksWe don't send whoever's available. We match your challenge to the specialist best placed to help.
We start with a conversation to understand the problem you're trying to solve — not just the deliverable you think you need. The right framing determines the right resource.
We draw on our associate network to identify the practitioner with the most relevant specialism, sector experience, and availability — and we introduce you before anything is confirmed.
Dan or Chris remain involved throughout. We don't hand you over and disappear — we provide oversight, quality assurance, and continuity for the life of every engagement.