Women in Procurement & Supply Chain 2025

COS is Australia’s largest family-run and operated office supplies business, proudly led by second-generation sisters Belinda and Amie Lyone as Co-CEOs. Founded in 1977 by the late Dominique Lyone, COS has grown significantly over the past 45 years, with over 600 employees and warehouses in every state and territory, ensuring truly national coverage and reliable service. At COS, we understand the diverse needs our customers. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of procurement policies, we deliver exceptional service and customised solutions that align with our customers specific needs and compliance standards. As a private, family-owned business, COS is deeply committed to community and sustainability. Through the Lyone Foundation, we donate 1% of annual revenue to support Australian charities, contributing over $20 million to local communities since 2013. Our sustainability initiatives reflect our dedication to a greener future. We are actively working toward net zero operations and 100% renewable energy across all our facilities. This includes eliminating single-use plastics in alignment with APCO targets and integrating electric vehicles into our delivery fleet, ensuring we continue to lead in sustainable business practices.

BRAVO is a global leadership program dedicated to empowering women in procurement and supply chain to take charge of their careers and reach their full potential.

The program features masterclasses, workshops, and community discussions led by industry experts and inspirational thought leaders. Beyond structured learning, BRAVO offers an on-demand resource library, enabling participants to engage at their own pace.

Participants also gain access to a global network of professionals and thought leaders, fostering lasting connections and career-long support.

Committed to shaping the future of procurement and supply chain, BRAVO is cultivating the next generation of female leaders to drive success and innovation in the industry.

Visit the website for more information: Bravo Global Leadership Program - For Women in Procurement and Supply Chain

Make the invisible, instantly visible

Real time, ESG risk intelligence for smarter supply chain management.

Fair Supply is a cloud-based business intelligence platform enabling fast, comprehensive supply chain and supplier risk assessment, analysis and reporting across modern slavery, carbon emissions (scope 1,2 and 3) and biodiversity impact.

Trusted by industry leaders, Fair Supply turns ESG compliance into a strategic advantage, ensuring resilience, transparency, and accountability across your supplier network.

www.fairsupply.com 

Winc is a workplace supplies company. We free up companies to do what they do best by taking care of everything a workplace needs to work, all in one place, delivered. From office, school, facilities and safety essentials, services like print and promo, to demonstrating what's possible with our technology and furniture solutions, Winc has one of the widest product ranges available. By providing sustainable solutions for every room in the workplace, including close to 600 products from 9 First Nations brands, our team of industry specialists is dedicated to helping you achieve your social procurement objectives.

CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, is the dynamic champion driving the global procurement and supply management profession. CIPS is the world’s largest organisation dedicated to the profession, with a global community of over 200,000.

The International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM), now World Commerce & Contracting, enables public and private sector organizations and professionals to achieve world-class standards in their contracting and relationship management process and skills. World CC is leading the way in responding to the demands of global networked markets through research and training.