What is the Women in Procurement 2016 conference?

This is a very exciting time in procurement where global trends show CPOs are reshaping their roles in the C-suite. The modern procurement division has a direct impact on the growth of their companies that goes beyond cost control to become a part of the whole organisational innovation process.

With a considerable number of women CPOs and many more in leadership roles in procurement across sectors in Australia, this event is the premier opportunity for procurement professionals to up-skill themselves and gain a comprehensive overview of the latest trends from the best practitioners in procurement and supply chain management.

Following the success of the inaugural Women in Procurement in May 2015, the 2nd annual Women in Procurement 2016 conference will once again be a platform for all procurement stakeholders to get inspired and build the foundations for better outcomes for their teams and personal careers.

Here is what is new for the 2nd annual Women in Procurement 2016 conference:

International keynote address from Nelli Kim – an Australian supplier management specialist from Telstra International Group based in Hong Kong – the best insight you can get into how to build the competencies to do business in a male dominated culture
A brand new speaker line-up with senior PSCM executives from cross-sector leading organisations in Australia, including: Rio Tinto, Coca-Cola, Myer, NAB, Coles, Best & Less, Laing O’Rourke, Boeing and many others
More award winning speakers than ever before – giving you unparalleled access to the leading minds from the procurement and supply chain functions from right across Australia
You spoke and we listened – our survey respondents asked for a stronger focus on sharing ideas to common challenges in procurement rather than merely discussing the gender equity issues – so the 2016 agenda will offer more solutions to organisational challenges
An inspirational presentation from the first breast cancer survivor who climbed Mount Everest focused on how to lead by example
An overview of the evolution and the future of women in leadership from a social science perspective

Delivering inspirational leaders including:

Nelli Kim

Senior Supplier Management Specialist

Telstra International Group (Hong Kong)

Coretta Bessi

Chief Procurement Officer

NBN Co

Kelly Irwin

Head of Procurement Australia and New Zealand

Holcim

Georgia Brandi

Category Lead

Newcrest Mining

Tehara Wickham

Head of Procurement Governance & Engagement

NAB

Sarah Collins

Chief Procurement Officer

Roads and Maritime Services

Thomai Veginis

Director – Procurement

Telstra

Gabi Bywater

Director, Contingent Workforce, NSW Procurement

Department of Finance, Services and Innovation

Jackie Aggett

Head of Procurement

Laing O’Rourke

Honey Meares

Procurement Manager - Supply Strategy

Genesis Energy

Rosita van Vuuren

Head of Sourcing & Quality

Best & Less

Michelle Ockers

National Technical Capability Manager, Supply Chain

Coca-Cola Amatil

Karen Carmichael

Chief Financial Officer

Versent

Lynn Penny

Group General Manager Procurement

Mirvac

Jennie Vickers

Director Australia and New Zealand

IACCM

Addressing the key challenges facing procurement and supply chain professionals:

Inspiring leadership and building meaningful capabilities and skills for procurement and supply chain professionals

Creating an outstanding procurement team through effective leadership, coaching and talent retention

Examining and developing the competencies to do business with international partners in challenging cultures

Developing a winning strategy by creating a value oriented procurement department

Identifying how to deliver more value to your organisation through strategic procurement

Understanding how technology and processes support supplier relationship and how to lift enterprise innovation

Aligning procurement’s vision with the organisation’s strategy and communicating its value to the entire company

PLUS! Full day in-depth learning sessions on Monday 21 March

In-depth Learning Session A

Implementing effective contract management strategies to increase procurement value and cost savings

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In-depth Learning Session B

Increasing the capability of your PSCM systems and processes to deliver more value to your organisation

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Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available!

The 2nd annual Women in Procurement 2016 conference brings together partners, prospects and customers to explore technology, products and services that drive efficient and sustainable systems for their organisations. By participating in this conference you'll be face to face with a large pool of prospects and customers eager to discuss your procurement solutions.

Speak, network, brand, exhibit or host an in-depth learning session - use this unique forum to voice your opinions on the most important issues facing procurement today.

Investments range from $7,500 to $40,000

Call Jon Treherne on +61 (0)2 8188 7536 or email jont@questevents.com.au to discuss how we can put you in front of a highly engaged and receptive audience.

What is the Women in Procurement 2016 conference?

Here is what is new for the 2nd annual Women in Procurement 2016 conference:

Delivering inspirational leaders including:

Addressing the key challenges facing procurement and supply chain professionals:

PLUS! Full day in-depth learning sessions on Monday 21 March

Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available!

Official dinner partners

Supporting bodies

Media partners

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