Fractional Leaders
Proven Leadership On-Demand - Driving Strategy, Transformation, and Operational Excellence without full-time overhead.
The Market Reality
The fractional executive model has moved from niche experiment to mainstream strategy. The numbers tell a compelling story:
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The number of Column fractional leaders doubled from 60,000 in 2022 to 120,000 in 2024 (Frak Conference State of Fractional Industry Report 2024)
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The global fractional-executive market now tops $5.7 billion and is growing at 14% CAGR solace (Solace, 2025)
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A Forbes survey found that 72% of CEOs plan to increase their use of fractional executives in the next twelve months Umbrex (Forbes)
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Gartner forecasts that by 2027, over 30% of midsize enterprises will have at least one fractional executive on retainer Chiefoutsiders (Gartner)
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LinkedIn data shows job postings mentioning "fractional" titles have grown over 400% since 2022 Chiefoutsiders(LinkedIn)
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Fractional CFOs cost 40-60% less than permanent hires while still guiding fundraising and financial strategy solace (Graphite Financial)
The Challenge
Many organizations need seasoned leaders to navigate transformation, drive strategic initiatives, or bridge leadership gaps—but don't require or can't justify a full-time executive hire. Interim solutions often bring consultants who lack the operational credibility to drive real change.
Why TSG Is Different
While the fractional market is booming, most fractional executives come from generalist backgrounds—finance, marketing, operations. TSG brings something rare: deep domain expertise in procurement and supply chain, backed by proven results at the highest levels of corporate leadership.
Deep Domain Expertise That Matters
Generic fractional executives can provide general business guidance. TSG provides procurement-specific expertise that accelerates results:
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We speak your language—category management, strategic sourcing, supplier risk, contract lifecycle, spend analytics
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We know your systems—Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer, SAP, Oracle, and the emerging AI-powered platforms reshaping the landscape
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We understand your stakeholders—the CFO pushing for savings, the business units demanding speed, the legal team focused on risk
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We've navigated your challenges—maverick spend, supplier consolidation, tail spend management, contract compliance, ESG requirements
Our Approach
TSG's Fractional Leadership model provides executive-level procurement expertise on a flexible basis. Our leaders don't just advise—they embed within your organization, take accountability for outcomes, and build capabilities that outlast their engagement.
Engagement Models
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Interim CPO/VP Procurement — Full leadership coverage during transitions, searches, or leaves of absence
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Transformation Leadership — Dedicated executive focus on specific initiatives like S2P implementation, category management buildout, or organizational restructuring
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Strategic Advisory — Part-time engagement providing ongoing strategic guidance, executive coaching, and board-level support
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Crisis Management — Rapid deployment to address supplier disruptions, compliance issues, or operational emergencies
"We've sat in your seat—at Fortune 100 scale and startup speed. We bring the credibility that opens doors, the expertise that accelerates results, and the flexibility that fits your needs."