Conference Day One - Thursday 8 May
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8:30 Registration and welcome coffee
8:50 Opening address from the Chair
Alan Robertson FCIPS, Strategic Procurement Manager, Thiess
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
9:00 Global energy outlook and the role of oil and gas in the future energy
mix
- Outlook for global oil and gas markets over the next 40 years
- Forecasting the future direction of the oil and gas industry in Australia
- The outlook for capital markets and the AUD
Alan Langford, Chief Economist, Bankwest
9:30 Major trends that are impacting oil and gas procurement and supply
chain
- What are the major project trends in oil and gas
- Assessing the supply base and the ability of local manufacturing to meet demand
- Overview of the skilled labour supply market and how this is impacting project delivery
- How will FLNG and an increased focus on onshore production impact procurement and supply chain dynamics?
Hendrik Snyman, Vice President Commercial Contracting, Woodside Energy
10:00 Progressing the procurement and supply chain profession in
Australasia
- An overview of emerging trends in procurement and supply chain management
- Outlining the key focus areas for PSCM leaders to advance the profession
- Taking advantage of government and industry partnerships to progress the profession
- How PSCM can evolve to add value and influence broader company strategy
Chris Gallagher, Managing Director, CIPS Australasia
10:30 Morning tea
RECRUITING AND DEVELOPING EMERGING LEADERS IN OIL AND GAS PSCM
11:05 Fast-tracking career progression in oil and gas PSCM
- Defining the PSCM career path in the resources sector
- Advantages of gaining extensive experience through diverse and large-scale projects
- Assessing the relevance of professional qualifications as a catalyst for career progression
- How to open doors by gaining access to professional networks
Jody Rowe, Principal, Rowe Strategic Management Group
11:35 Panel discussion
How to attract and retain emerging PSCM leaders
- Building a talent acquisition strategy to attract and recruit top candidates
- Creating attractive employment packages and professional development opportunities
- Strategies for structuring and demonstrating a strong career path for emerging leaders
Moderator:
Alan Robertson FCIPS, Strategic Procurement Manager, Thiess
Panellists:
Stuart Philpot, Manager Procurement and Supply Chain, AGL
Jamie Bradford FCILT CPL, WA Section Chairman, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Australia
Andrew McFarlane, Group Procurement Manager, McConnell Dowell
Alistair McGregor, Management Consultant
Jody Rowe, Principal, Rowe Strategic Management Group
12:20 Networking lunch
CAPITALISING ON TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
13:30 Case study
Global solutions for global projects in Australia
- Outlining the role of modular construction technology in future oil and gas projects
- Major procurement and supply chain challenges and considerations when utilising modular construction
- Complex logistical challenges of material supply to island jobsites
Matt Saunders, Procurement Operations Manager, Bechtel
14:00 Optimising Best-in-Class Contractor Management Systems to drive
better decisions and improved risk management
- Establishing clear communication internally and externally
- Using a three-step due-diligence process
- Developing standardised and transparent guidelines
- Integrating with internal business processes
- Leveraging technology/automation to create efficiency
Jennifer Buckley, Manager – Australia, ISN
Anthony Mirenzi,Safety Supervisor – Australia, ISN
14:30 Case study
How to use the ICN platform to improve the procurement process
- An overview of the ICN service / platform
- Examples of supplier engagement using ICN
- Results from use of the platform: efficiencies and pitfalls
- Key challenges and areas to focus on when using ICN to improve outcomes
Colby Hauser, National Sector Manager – Oil and Gas, Industry Capability Network
15:00 Afternoon tea
PROGRESSING PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MODELS
15:35 Case study
Evolving the supply chain strategy at Clough
- Improving the procurement process across direct and indirect supplies
- Upgrading category management practices to enhance overall procurement outcomes
- Refining supplier relationship management practices to facilitate supply chain efficiency
- Key challenges and learnings from the Clough supply chain improvement process
Ralph Forster, Manager Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relations, Clough
16:05 Applying lean principles to optimise procurement and supply chain
management
- Conducting a systematic review of the supply chain to gain efficiency and minimise risk
- Consolidation – reengineering to simplify and streamline
- How to renegotiate key supplier relationships
Beth Gutweiler, Senior Supply Chain Manager - Asia Pacific, Halliburton
16:35 Panel discussion
How companies in the oil and gas sector can benefit from pursuing
a Procurement Maturity Model
- An overview of the Procurement Maturity Model
- How are such models relevant to oil and gas businesses?
- What practical steps can oil and gas companies take to progress their procurement model?
Moderator:
Alan Robertson FCIPS, Strategic Procurement Manager, Thiess
Panellists:
Ralph Forster, Manager Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relations, Clough
Chris Gallagher, Managing Director, CIPS Australasia
Beth Gutweiler, Senior Supply Chain Manager - Asia Pacific, Halliburton
17:10 Closing remarks from the Chair
17:20 Networking drinks
19:00 Official event dinner