Phoenix has been providing strategic leadership, procurement and productivity solutions to the Education sector for many years. New government funding means that it is more important than ever for sound strategies in the supplier / vendor management, as well as procurement strategies generally.

Phoenix has current knowledge of the supplier market and depth of experience which can be leveraged to provide competitive advantage in the higher education sector. With the education market growing considerably, Phoenix has guided educational institutions in projects from all divisions of Phoenix. Institutions include Swinburne University, Monash University and Victoria University.

Examples of recent solutions Phoenix has provided:

• Provision of advisory consultancy and the renegotiation of supplier contacts including market research and preparation of tender documents and supplier evaluations.
• Analysis of discretionary spend and implementation of procurement strategy including evaluation of potential saving that could be realised
• Development of University online strategy and online presence