NSW Events
Upcoming events in New South Wales:
September function in Newcastle/Hunter Region, 24 September 2008
There will be an evening function for CIPSA members in the Newcastle and Hunter Valley region on Wednesday 24 September. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, on the corner of Merewether Street and Wharf Road, Newcastle. Non-members will also be welcome.
The guest speaker for the evening will be Peter Hanna, General Manager, Sourcing and PP Services, at One Steel - the nation’s second largest steel maker. Peter will speak on the establishment of the sourcing function and its setting in an organisation. His talk will include the following topics:
- Aligning sourcing with corporate strategy imperatives
- How to structure sourcing goals with in-business processes
- How to deliver on what is expected
- Leveraging the 3R’s – Roles, Responsibilities and Resourcing
Peter has a substantial practical background in procurement, including sourcing, organisational change and shared services both at BHP and One Steel, when it was spun out of BHP in 2000.
His talk will be a must for all purchasing practitioners.
The function commences at 5.30pm for 6.00pm. You are welcome to invite non-members. Charges are $25.00 for CIPSA members and $35.00 for non-members.
RSVP: Email events@cipsa.com.au to reserve your spot, or phone 13400 765 142. All major credit cards are accepted.
Download the full invite here.
Use the booking form attached.
The Open Training Course dates (and other events) for NSW in 2008 are as follows:
1 September - Reducing Total Cost
1-2 September - Negotiation Masterclass
22-23 September - Introduction to Procurement & Improve your Procurement skills
24 September - Newcastle Event
25 September - CPO Agenda Masterclass - The Challenge of Sustainable Procurement
29 October - CPO Agenda Masterclass - Fixing the links in the Supply Chain
Other courses you may be intersted in:
4 September - Fundamentals of Contract Law (Melbourne)
17 September - Tender Evaluation (Melbourne)
6 October - Supplier Relationship Management (Brisbane)
24 October - Effective Expediting (Brisbane)
30 October - Supplier Relationship Management (Melbourne)
Capgemini event notes
Many thanks to all who attended the Capgemini event in Sydney on 15 May. Feedback from the event as been very positive so far. Please see the attached notes from the event.
