Conference Day Two - Friday 9 May


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8:30       Registration and welcome coffee

8:50      Opening address from the Chair

Diane Jamieson, Contracts Manager Development Division, Woodside Energy


KEYNOTE ADDRESSES


9:00      Key issues and challenges facing the procurement profession

  • Outline of the major issues facing procurement today
  • Understanding the role of PSCM leaders in creating value for their companies
  • What will be needed in the skill set for the future procurement professional?
  • Today's Megatrends in PSCM
  • What should Procurement leaders do?

David Henchliffe FCIPS, Chief Procurement Officer, Santos


9:30      Emerging contract management models for major projects

  • Collaborative approaches to contract management
  • Innovative contract management structures to benefit Joint Ventures
  • Negotiation and re-negotiation strategies to improve contractor relationships

Jim Millar, Commercial Manager, Seymour Whyte Constructions


10:00      Morning tea


INTERNATIONAL SOURCING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE PROCUREMENT OUTCOMES


10:30     Minimising cost, schedule and risk through innovative global sourcing

  • Identifying global sourcing benefits and opportunities to reduce cost and schedule
  • Examining global sourcing risk management strategies to mitigate sourcing risks
  • Differentiating supplier competitiveness by project location and sourcing category to optimize supplier recommendation
  • Building up a multiple dimensional database to develop global sourcing intelligence to support decision making
  • Case study examples of sourcing equipment and modules from China for Hatch Australia projects

Paul Wang, Global Sourcing Director, Hatch


11:00      Panel discussion
              Discovering and developing relationships with international suppliers 


  • Local vs. offshore suppliers and how to balance the mix
  • How to factor in product superiority, long-term maintenance and life-cycle cost considerations into the selection process
  • Considering different social and legal environments in developing nations and relevant legal obligations
  • An outline of key legislation and international conventions that govern offshore procurement

Moderator:
Diane Jamieson
, Contracts Manager Development Division, Woodside Energy
Panellists:
Kobus van der Wath, Founder and Group Managing Director, The Beijing Axis
Clive Nielsen
, Contracts and Procurement Manager, GHD
Paul Wang
, Global Sourcing Director, Hatch


BEST PRACTICE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT


11:40     Case study
             How to establish a robust Contractor Safety Management (CSM)
             strategy

  • How procurement plays a leading role in aligning all business units to the harmonised Workplace Health & Safety legislation
  • Establishing clear accountability for CSM across every contractor and create absolute clarity on responsibilities
  • Categorising contractors according to risk to simplify CSM initiatives
  • Ensuring contractors have appropriate insurance and safety credentials to operate safely on-site
  • Systematically reviewing the safety performance of contractors on a frequency commensurate with their risk category and tenure to track compliance

David Staples, Chief Procurement Officer, Caltex Australia


12:10     Networking lunch


13:10     Case study
             Negotiating stronger contracts to drive contract compliance


  • How to dictate terms, pricing levels and obligations across all supplier contacts
  • Implementing and using a contract management strategy based around a contract management system
  • Actively managing the entire supplier lifecycle to ensure compliance throughout

Clive Nielsen, Contracts and Procurement Manager, GHD


MAXIMISING LOCAL SUPPLIER OPPORTUNITIES


13:40      Case study
              Building procurement policies to enhance Indigenous supplier
              opportunities at Mermaid Marine Australia


  • How to design and initiate an Indigenous supplier engagement strategy
  • Considering the benefits of moving beyond direct employment to focus on engaging Indigenous owned enterprises 
  • Unpacking supply contracts to create opportunities for Indigenous business whilst maintaining strong relationships with legacy suppliers
  • Case study examples of successful Indigenous supplier engagement at Mermaid Marine Australia

Jim Atkinson, Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, Mermaid Marine Australia


14:10      Afternoon tea


14:40      Panel discussion
              How to enhance supplier diversity to build supply chain value and
              strengthen social license


  • Identifying and utilising products and services from various small businesses and diverse business enterprises
  • Providing comprehensive information to partners on business requirements, practices and procedures
  • Working closely with partners to qualify expectations and achieve seamless execution
  • Ensuring impartiality throughout the qualification and award process

Moderator:
Diane Jamieson, Contracts Manager Development Division, Woodside Energy
Panellists:
John Abraham
, Principal, Abraham et al
Jim Atkinson, Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, Mermaid Marine Australia
Derek Flucker
, Chair, Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration
Chris Pretorius
, Manager - ProjectConnect and REPS, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia


THE LAST WORD


15:10      Oil & Gas Procurement Leaders Forum – a review of proceedings and
              key takeaways from the official event  advisory panel

  • What are the key messages from the conference?
  • What are the implications for PSCM professionals in the oil and gas industry?
  • Which common goals have emerged that could become a focus for procurement leaders?

Moderator:
Diane Jamieson, Contracts Manager, Development Division, Woodside Energy
Panellists:
Beth Gutweiler
, Senior Supply Chain Manager - Asia Pacific, Halliburton
Chris Pretorius, Manager - ProjectConnect and REPS,  Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia
Jody Rowe
, Principal, Rowe Strategic Management Group


15:50      Closing remarks from the Chair

16:00      Close of conference


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