Does anyone have an insight into working for any of the Outsourcing Advisory specialist ?Such as TPI, EquaTerra ? or one of the big 4 outsourcing advisory areas eg Deloitte or PwC

I don't hear good stuff about Deloitte outsourcing advisory. One of mates has just left at director level and say's keep away.

I know reasonably well both TPI and EquaTerra. Unusual cultures both, emphasis on strong personal expertise in both places - especially since they are both virtual office companies.People generally loathe or love working there. Turnover is very low - at all levels.EquaTerra is more client-friendly, TPI more methodology driven.What aspects are you particularly interested in?

My experence is current FAO process design but I would like to move towards supplier selection, operating model design etc.

Both companies operate in these areas. EquaTerra probably has a stronger (or at least functionally broader) capability in operating model design. TPI is considered market leader in IT supplier selection.

Thanks DLFinal question what level of experience are these firms looking for ? across the levels or just senior mgr and up ?

In general both would hire people with at least 7-10 years of consulting/outsourcing experience, and given their business model I'd exclude a fresh graduate, but if you have highly relevant expertise you may be considered with fewer years of experience.Having said that, I work for neither firm at the moment, but they are both hiring, so if you are interested give it a go!