Charlotte Payne
General Manager – Australian and New Zealand
CIPS
08:15
Registration and welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
TRANSFORMING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS
09:00
Navigating change: effective strategies for successful procurement change management
- Developing clear processes and procedures to navigate procurement changes while minimising disruption and maximising impact
- Engaging stakeholders and teams in the change process to ensure buy-in and smooth transitions
- Implementing best practices for adapting procurement operations to evolving technologies, policies, and market conditions
David Hurrell
Associate Director Procurement
Infrastructure NSW
09:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can government procurement teams drive value?
- What are some key tactics for optimising procurement processes to achieve greater value for money?
- How can the public sector effectively implement innovative approaches to supplier relationships and contracts to drive efficiency and performance?
- What are some effective methods to leverage technology and data to enhance decision-making and increase value across procurement operations?
Panellists:
Zoanne Morrissy
Chief Procurement Officer
Parks Victoria
Luke Kenny
Chief Executive Officer
Local Government Procurement
Sarah Collins
Head of Procurement
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
10:20
Partner presentation
10:40
Morning tea & networking
11:10
The evolution of government procurement: emerging risks, transformative processes & new ways of doing business
- Identifying emerging risks and vulnerabilities in the evolving procurement landscape, from supply chain disruptions to regulatory changes
- Exploring transformative processes to streamline procurement operations, improve efficiency, and enhance accountability
- Adopting innovative business practices and technologies to meet new demands and create value in public procurement
BUILDING COMMERCIAL CAPABILITIES TO DRIVE VALUE
11:40
How private sector procurement operations drive efficiency, value and positive business outcomes: insights for the public sector
- Examining key private sector procurement strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and boost performance
- Applying lessons from private sector supplier relationships and contract management to drive value in public procurement
- Identifying methods to replicate private sector success in achieving positive business outcomes and operational excellence in the public sector
Coretta Bessi
Chair - Government Procurement Board
ACT Government
12:10
Networking lunch
13:10
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can public sector teams embrace and benefit from a commercial approach to procurement?
- How can procurement teams identify, evaluate and implement commercial principles to enhance value, agility, and efficiency in public sector procurement?
- What are some key commercial practices that can be integrated into public procurement processes for better outcomes?
- How can procurement teams align public sector goals with commercial strategies to drive innovation and improve supplier relationships?
Panellists:
Sommer Roles
Chief Procurement Officer | Board Member
Foxtel Group | ACT Government
Justin Mckenzie
Chief Procurement Officer
Power and Water Corporation
Andy Bee
Head of Procurement
Australian Unity
EASING STAFFING PAIN POINTS BY LOOKING WITHIN
14:00
Elevating & upskilling teams to improve capabilities and outcomes
- Identifying internal talent who can be nurtured and trained to help build stronger, more capable procurement teams
- Developing tailored training programs that align with current and future procurement needs
- Improving team capabilities to increase efficiency, adaptability, and innovation across procurement processes
Fern Lees
Director of Procurement and Contracting
IP Australia
A BETTER WAY TO ENGAGE WITH SUPPLIERS
14:30
Implementing the best supplier engagement approach for your organisation
- Assessing different supplier engagement models to determine the best fit for your organisation’s needs
- Implementing tailored engagement strategies to build stronger supplier relationships and drive performance
- Fostering collaboration through effective engagement strategies that maximise value and efficiency
Luke Kenny
Chief Executive Officer
Local Government Procurement
15:00
Afternoon tea & networking
INTERACTIVE WORKING ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
15:30
Discuss ideas, gain practical tips, and work through challenges faced by government procurement professionals. This is a unique opportunity to have your questions answered while you learn from your peers, network and build relationships with people you otherwise may not have access to.
You will be able to choose three of the below to attend with each roundtable running concurrently over three time slots:
Round 1: 15:35-16:05
Round 2: 16:05-16:35
Round 3: 16:35-17:05
ROUNDTABLE 1: Understanding and adapting to your suppliers, the challenges they're facing, and current market conditions
Facilitator:
Nicole West
Director – Finance and Commercial
Defence Australia
ROUNDTABLE 2: Driving transformational change through effective leadership
Facilitator:
Keith Bird
Director
Birmont Group
ROUNDTABLE 3: Improving outcomes with performance-based contracting
Facilitator:
Fern Lees
Director of Procurement and Contracting
Australian Public Service
ROUNDTABLE 4: Mastering project management in government procurement
Facilitator:
Zoanne Morrissy
Chief Procurement Officer
Parks Victoria
ROUNDTABLE 5: Identifying and addressing greenwashing in procurement
Facilitator:
Lorna Elisei
Contract Management Specialist
Victoria Legal Aid
ROUNDTABLE 6: Implementing sustainable procurement practices while achieving procurement goals
Facilitator:
David Hurrell
Associate Director Procurement
Infrastructure NSW
17:05
Closing remarks from the Chair & End of Day 1
17:10
Networking drinks
18:30
Official Event Dinner