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2025 Agenda
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Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Break
28 May, 08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Opening Remarks
28 May, 08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair: Celebrating 10 years supporting women to advance their procurement and supply chain careers.
Speaker
Speakers
Charlotte Payne,
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Opening Remarks
Opening remarks from the Chair: Celebrating 10 years supporting women to advance their procurement and supply chain careers.
28 May, 08:50
Charlotte Payne
General Manager
CIPS Australia & New Zealand
CIPS Australia & New Zealand
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Keynote
28 May, 09:00
Navigating emerging procurement trends in 2025 and beyond
Speaker
Speakers
Victoria Hodges,
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Keynote
Navigating emerging procurement trends in 2025 and beyond
28 May, 09:00
- Enhancing decision-making and agility with future-ready innovations like predictive analytics and real-time procurement analysis
- Future-proofing procurement strategies to address changing sustainability regulations and market-driven demands
- Adapting to evolving global supply chain challenges from geopolitical and economic shifts
Victoria Hodges
Procurement Manager
HCF
HCF
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Panel Discussion
28 May, 09:30
Panel Discussion: How can we future-proof procurement strategies to navigate a changing business landscape?
Speaker
Speakers
Charlotte Payne,
Elle von Dierer,
Racheal Kuczma,
Candy Boey,
Annette Walker,
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion: How can we future-proof procurement strategies to navigate a changing business landscape?
28 May, 09:30
- How can you effectively evaluate your organisation’s procurement capabilities while identifying key areas for improvement?
- How can procurement leaders adopt new technologies & processes while also upskilling their teams to leverage these new tools?
- How can predictive analytics & other tech developments help teams make better, data-driven decisions?
Moderator
Charlotte Payne
General Manager
CIPS Australia & New Zealand
CIPS Australia & New Zealand
Elle von Dierer
General Manager Procurement – Non-Clinical
Ramsay Health Care
Ramsay Health Care
Racheal Kuczma
First Assistant Secretary - Procurement and Contracting
Department of Defence
Department of Defence
Candy Boey
Senior Manager – Commercial Procurement South Pacific
Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive
Annette Walker
Procurement Manager
Catholic Healthcare
Catholic Healthcare
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Partner Presentation
28 May, 10:10
Partner presentation
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Break
28 May, 10:30
Morning Tea and Networking
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
28 May, 11:00
Unpacking procurement values and objectives: delivering business impact
Speaker
Speakers
Madeleine Taylor,
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Unpacking procurement values and objectives: delivering business impact
28 May, 11:00
- Driving cost savings through strategic sourcing, ensuring greater financial control and profitability
- Enhancing supplier performance with effective evaluation and management, securing high-quality deliverables that align with business needs
- Strengthening risk management by diversifying the supply base, reducing exposure to disruptions and ensuring operational continuity
Madeleine Taylor
Senior Director – Property, Procurement and Programs
ACT Courts and Tribunals
ACT Courts and Tribunals
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
28 May, 11:30
Enhancing category management for effective cost saving initiatives
Speaker
Speakers
Nicole Simon,
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Enhancing category management for effective cost saving initiatives
28 May, 11:30
- Implementing advanced tools for category analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities and drive smarter purchasing decisions
- Standardising reporting processes to clearly communicate cost-saving initiatives while ensuring they promote desired business outcomes
- Integrating feedback loops with business units to improve category management initiatives and maximise savings
Nicole Simon
Group Procurement Manager
Domain
Domain
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Live 1-on-1
28 May, 12:00
Live 1-on-1 with the Human Rights Commissioner: Solving public sector challenges through leadership excellence
Speaker
Speakers
Lorraine Finlay,
Sharon Morris,
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Live 1-on-1
Live 1-on-1 with the Human Rights Commissioner: Solving public sector challenges through leadership excellence
28 May, 12:00
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to engage live with Lorraine Finlay, an accomplished legal expert and Australia's Human Rights Commissioner, known for her exceptional leadership in driving positive change. You’ll gain valuable insights into Lorraine’s leadership philosophy, her approach to navigating challenges in the public sector, and how she has championed initiatives that balance individual freedoms with collective progress.
Special Guest: Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission
Lorraine Finlay
Human Rights Commissioner
Australian Human Rights Commission
Australian Human Rights Commission
Sharon Morris
Group Regional Head
World Commerce & Contracting
World Commerce & Contracting
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Break
28 May, 12:30
Networking Lunch
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
28 May, 13:30
Harnessing emotional intelligence to inspire and lead effectively
Speaker
Speakers
Gigi Tam,
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Harnessing emotional intelligence to inspire and lead effectively
28 May, 13:30
- Enhancing self-awareness by recognising personal triggers to improve decision-making and leadership effectiveness
- Strengthening empathy by understanding stakeholder perspectives to foster trust and collaborative relationships
- Managing emotions under pressure by developing resilience to maintain focus in high-stakes situations
Gigi Tam
Head of Group Procurement
Volkswagen Group Australia
Volkswagen Group Australia
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
28 May, 14:00
Attracting excellence: building & retaining a high-performing procurement team
Speaker
Speakers
Emma Molloy,
Main Conference Day 1 (28 May)
Attracting excellence: building & retaining a high-performing procurement team
28 May, 14:00
- Showcasing career progression paths to attract ambitious professionals eager to develop their skills
- Targeting diverse talent pools through partnerships with universities and professional organisations to enrich teams with varied perspectives and skill sets
- Investing in training and upskilling by offering robust development programs to appeal to candidates who value continuous learning
Emma Molloy
Acting Chief Procurement Officer
icare NSW
icare NSW
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