Charlotte Payne
General Manager – Australian and New Zealand
CIPS
Charlotte Payne
General Manager – Australian and New Zealand
CIPS
- Examining modern circular economy practices and the policy context behind them
- Analysing the link between the circular economy and decarbonisation
- Deep diving into circularity and recycled materials opportunities in procurement
Jessica Vorreiter
Senior Project Officer
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Kate Russell
Chief Information Officer
Supply Nation
- Engaging with Indigenous suppliers to foster inclusive procurement practices that strengthen local communities
- Collaborating with First Nations businesses to support economic empowerment and drive sustainable social outcomes
- Implementing procurement strategies that prioritise Indigenous partnerships, creating long-term value for both government and communities
Deb Barwick
Chairperson & Executive Officer
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC)
- Analysing the latest Indigenous procurement standards to understand their implications and expectations for public sector teams
- Exploring practical strategies and tools to effectively implement Indigenous procurement initiatives within organisations
- Identifying common challenges in meeting Indigenous procurement standards and sharing successful case studies for overcoming these obstacles
Aron Kurzydlo
Chief Executive Officer
Project Net Zero
- Identifying opportunities to collaborate with Australian suppliers to enhance environmental and social outcomes in procurement
- Prioritising local sourcing criteria in procurement processes to reduce carbon footprints and support Australian-made products
- Incorporating social value assessments when selecting Australian suppliers, ensuring alignment with environmental and community impact goals
- Developing procurement strategies that favor Australian businesses, enhancing resilience in supply chains and driving long-term value creation
Moderator:
Madeleine Taylor
Senior Director – Property, Procurement and Programs
ACT Courts and Tribunals
Panellists:
Shannon Smyth
Manager Markets Acceleration
Sustainability Victoria
Tim Lawson
Enterprise Project Management Office Lead – Commercial Services
Bayside City Council
Rewa Mackie
Innovation Lead
Social Trader
Discover practical tools to enhance your performance, well-being, and procurement project outcomes through an approach that prioritises composure in high-pressure situations, an understanding of your mindset when making decisions, and tactics to navigate and prepare for various outcomes, all while managing project complexity with confidence and clarity.
Hanelie Lategan
Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
Queensland Government
- Supplier selection and risk assessment process – check you know who you're contracting with
- Contract risk management and compliance – structure your contract to manage identified risk
- Internal risk mitigation steps – risk is not just a supplier side problem
- Ongoing vendor management – trusted suppliers and governance beyond a transaction
Mathew Baldwin
Government Procurement Board Member | Partner
ACT Government | Ashurst
- Recognising key pressure points in procurement projects and developing strategies to address them effectively
- Building a resilient team culture that empowers team members to handle high-stakes procurement challenges and collaborate on solutions
- Implementing decision-making frameworks that support agile responses to project changes while keeping goals and timelines on track
- Prioritising communication and transparency to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and informed at each stage of the project
Keith Bird
Director
Birmont Group
- Implementing effective contract management practices to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance resource allocation
- Designing incentive structures within contracts to motivate suppliers and drive better performance in a restricted budget environment
- Analysing successful case studies that demonstrate the positive impact of strategic contract management on budget efficiency and value creation
Lorna Elisei
Contract Management Specialist
Victoria Legal Aid
WorldCC Research into contracting, negotiations and supplier relationships provides the data behind the 10 pitfalls of contracting. What are these pitfalls and how can we avoid these and drive contracting success for positive value outcomes?
- Managing through the Contracting Lifecycle – Procurement to delivery – how do we ensure success?
- Do we really understand the issues that matter to our suppliers?
- Are the most negotiated terms and most important contract terms?
- Do we focus on the right things for contracting success?
- Who wrote the statement of work? Are scope risks clearly understood and mitigated?
Else Bright
Regional Head of Commercial Practice - Director, CCME
World Commerce & Contracting