New Zealand Events
Upcoming events in New Zealand
How Can Your Function Drive Value?
with Richard Lowthian, Westpac
Auckland CIPS Event Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Ambitious CPOs now want to influence top line revenue, innovation and new product development as well as bottom line savings. But how exactly?
Today, more CEO's have an appreciation for the impact the procurement role can have on a organisation's revenue line and working capital in addition to the traditional focus on the bottom line.
What is the true value available from procurement?
How do you engage in a conversation with your CEO regarding this and more importantly how do you ensure that potential value is realised?
Hear Richard Lowthian's (Head of Sourcing for Westpac NZ) story of his journey over the last 12 months since taking on this challenge and some of his secrets to success and how the procurement team can bring innovation to an organisation and become involved in new product development. Richard will share some practical advice that will be able to apply to your own organisation.
About Richard:
Richard is currently Head of Sourcing for Westpac NZ Limited based in Auckland. He has been at Westpac over 7 years and led the legal team before making the switch to lead the Sourcing team in early 2007.
Prior to joining Westpac, Richard worked as a corporate lawyer for the French Bank, Societe Generale, in Paris as well as having a successful career in private practice. A graduate of Cambridge University, Richard has extensive international management experience and leadership qualities.
This event has been generously supported by Auckland City Council and sponsored by Lawson Williams Consulting Group who have provided Procurement and Supply Chain recruitment services to New Zealand business since 1993.
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2008
Location: Auckland City Council Chambers Level 2 reception lounge - Town Hall building - first side doors on right going up Queen Steet - Queen St Akld CBD – parking @ Aotea centre
Time: 5.15pm to 7.30pm
Cost: CIPS members $30, Non members $40. Includes refreshments. (GST incl)
RSVP: To register please use the booking form attached. Visa/MasterCard accepted.
For any queries contact Jayne on 021 278 8511 or email nzevents@cipsa.com.au
Bookings and cancellations must be received by Friday 23rd May. Cancellations after this time and ‘no-shows’ on the day will be charged. Substitutions permitted.
Open Training 2008
The Open Training Course dates for New Zealand in 2008 are as follows:
Wellington
18th June - Tender Evaluation
3rd July - Reducing Total Cost
31st July - Socially Responsible Procurement
25th-26th August - Supplier Evaluation & Risk Management
8th-9th September - Negotiation Masterclass
16th-17th September - Stakeholder Influencing Skills
New date coming soon - Business Negotiation
Auckland
17th June - Tender Evaluation
3rd July - Category Management
4th July - Reducing Total Cost
1st August - Socially Responsible Procurement
27th-28th August - Supplier Evaluation & Risk Management
18th-19th September - Stakeholder Influencing Skills
22nd October - Supplier Relationship Management
Other courses you may be interested in:
15-16 May - Introduction to Procurement & Improve your Procurement skills (Canberra)
10th June - Effective Expediting (Sydney - Parramatta)
6th August - Effective Expediting (Melbourne)
7th-8th August - Contract Law Masterclass (Sydney - Parramatta)
4th September - Fundamentals of Contract Law (Melbourne)
15th September - Fundamentals of Contract Law (Brisbane)
22-23 September - Introduction to Procurement & Improve your Procurement skills (Sydney - Parramatta)
See the full 2008 Open Training Calendar here.
Wellington Events 2008
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14 May Leaders’ Armchair Forum |
Jonathan Dutton MCIPS (MD - CIPS Australia & NZ) encourages a panel of senior leaders to share frank opinions on procurement practice to help us understand the current state of the procurement profession in NZ (Invitations extended include Bruce Anderson, CE - Leadership Development Centre; and Kevin Brady, Controller and Auditor-General). |
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21 August The Benefits of Modern |
Bring your boss free! |
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7 November Sustainable Procurement |
We end the year celebrating your successes in implementing sustainable procurement initiatives. Chris Browne MCIPS (Ministry for the Environment), author of international sustainable procurement tools, will help lead a case study based session and draw out lessons learned. If you would like to suggest a potential case study, please email newzealand@cipsa.com.au or contact one of your committee representatives. |
