VIC/TAS Region
Welcome to the VIC/TAS Region Page
| VIC/TAS Regional Chair: | Brendan Comas |
| VIC/TAS Regional Vice Chair: | Jane Holcombe |
| Conatct Email: | vic@cipsa.com.au |
| Click here for VIC/TAS events | events@cipsa.com.au |
Latest VIC/TAS News & Events
Women In Procurement Forum, 19-20 June - LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
There’s still time to book for the “Women in Procurement” forum, which will provide a unique educational and networking opportunity for those interested in the advancement of women within the procurement profession. The programme will examine the challenges women face as they try to make their way in the fastest growing profession and what lessons can be learned from those who have achieved success. The event will explore what strengths women bring to the profession and identify possible areas of weakness – be they imagined or real.
The focus of this event is about networking as much as learning, and for the first time, this event is a “residential-style” conference, with accommodation, lunch, dinner and breakfast costs all included in the conference registration fee.* The format is slightly unusual, with the event commencing midmorning on 19th June and concluding after breakfast the following morning.
Download the full brochure here.
There are 5 ways you may register
1) Complete form & fax to: 07 5573 5352
2) Online: www.cipsaconferences.com.au
3) By email to cipsa@bttbonline.com
4) By telephone on 07 5573 7493
5) Complete form and mail to: BTTB Marketing Pty Ltd, PO Box 825, Paradise Point, Qld 4216
Capgemini Event 3rd July
Experience an innovative environment to network and learn more about procurement’s hot topics.
Objectives
To discuss with peers and experts today’s hottest topics, including:
- Adopting an integrated approach to Procurement Transformation to maximise benefits
- Aligning Procurement Operating Models and Organisation Design to business strategy
- Is now the right time to review your eProcurement strategy?
- Performance Management: what should a CPO dashboard look like in 2008?
- How can LEAN bring significant value to your Procurement function?
- How can Procurement be sustainable?
What to expect
The event will take place in a high impact, stimulating and creative work space, where you will have the opportunity to learn, interact and network.
See the full invite attached here.
When: Thursday 3 July 2008
Where: Capgemini Australia, Olderfleet Building, Level 2, 477 Collins St, Melbourne
Time: 5.30pm for 6.00pm start. Finish by 8pm.
Cost: $20 CIPSA members, $30 non-members, $15 students.
RSVP: Email events@cipsa.com.au by 19 June, or call CIPSA on 1300 765 142. Use the booking form attached for credit card payments.
With thanks to our sponsor: Capgemini
New Financial Year Training opportunities – a world of opportunities.
New Financial Year! Need a training plan? CIPSA Open Training schedule has been supporting Procurement teams in Australia and NZ throughout 2007/08
Over 300 different organisations sent their team to CIPSA training events this financial year! Contact CIPS Australia to provide your team with relevant practical training that makes an impact on performance”
Email edward.rayner@cipsa.com.au or call 1300 765 142 or +61 3 9629 6000 for more information, on any of the above products.
Open Training Courses Booking Out Quickly
Download the full PDF brochure here (1.8 MB)
Download an electronic booking form here. (Word).
See Terms & Conditions here
VIC Calendar of Events
Mark your diary now for these VIC events in 2008. More dates will arise, so remember to keep an eye out on the VIC/TAS Events page.
18 July - Supplier Relationship Management (1)
6 August – Effective Expediting (please note new date)
4 September - Fundamentals of Contract Law
12 September - Tender Evaluation (2)
8-9 October - Introduction to Procurement & Improve your Procurement Skills (2)
30 October - Supplier Relationship Management (2)
New date coming soon - Reducing Total Cost
Contribute to your local news
Always considered yourself a bit of a Clark Kent? Procurement Super Hero by day, sleuth journalist by night? Well we would love to see your talent, and even if you don’t have the talent, we would still love to hear the gossip from your region. Got any news on movers and shakers, big contracts awarded, something local to your region, or country? Send in your article, or link to an article on the web and if we think its newsworthy we will publish it in the monthly newsletter. Deadlines for each newsletter is the last week of each month, so get in your submissions now. Submissions will be by-lined by agreement. Email news@cipsa.com.au with the subject line <Your Region> Newsletter Submission.
Knowledge Bites: Lunchtime Lecture Series no. 2
Review: Knowledge Bites Lecture, “Procurement Professionals and Competition Law”, 21 May 2008
Many thanks to all who attended the Knowledge Bites Presentation on 21 May. Please see the attached presentations and Cartel article by Tony Mineely.
Presentation by Warren Scott - Mills Oakley Lawyers
Presentation by Tony Mineely - ACCC
Article "Cartels Conduct - What you need to know and some observations" by Tony Mineely - ACCC
Knowledge Bites: Lunchtime Lecture Series no. 1
This first of the Victorian Knowledge Bites Lunchtime Lecture series featured Mr Ian Wheatley, Telstra Executive Director Procurement, who presented on "Procurement - a Leading Edge Approach”. Ian has ultimate responsibility for Telstra's 300+ procurement personnel, its procurement practice and execution, and engagement with IBM Australia. In his information session, he discussed Telstra's procurement challenges and solutions in not only building the world-first 3G network, but also Telstra's BPO with IBM Australia. Whilst Telstra is proud of its leading-edge status globally, it does come with the price of being the pioneer. A lot of lessons are learnt when you’re the first, and the knowledge of these lessons are invaluable.
Click here to download Ian's presentation.
The last Knowledge Bites lecture for 2008 will be Wednesday, 17 September.
Meet your Chair and Vice Chair
VIC/TAS Chair: Brendan Comas
Tendering and contracts services manager, strategic procurement department, Coles Group Ltd. His career began in the Tasmanian mining industry after qualifying as a mechanical engineer from the University of Adelaide. After traveling he worked in various IT ERP consulting roles.
Prior to joining Coles three years ago, Brendan was one of the original members of BOMweb, a Melbourne-based consulting firm, specialising in strategic sourcing and online technology solutions. This followed the completion of his MBA at the Melbourne Business School.
Email Brendan at vic@cipsa.com.au
VIC/TAS Vice Chair: Jane Holcombe
Strategic procurement manager, indirect spend, South Pacific Tyres (SPT)
Previously Jane worked for Coles Myer (now Coles Group), National Australia Bank (NAB), Ansett/Air New Zealand and Kodak. She has been a category manager of indirect categories such as travel, recruitment, print, warehouse and distribution, and IT. She has a business degree from RMIT University.
Email Jane at vic@cipsa.com.au
VIC region finishes the year with a blast!
The committee organised a successful end of year event on December 5 with more than 80 people attending. The emphasis was on networking and getting into the spirit of the Christmas season. A brief survey was also conducted at the door to get some feedback and ideas on what type of events people prefer and what topics are of greatest interest.
VIC Chair, Brendan Comas introduced the committee members and gave a high level overview of what to expect for local CIPSA events in 2008. There are quarterly events planned with details to be announced once they are finalized soon. There will be also be a lunchtime lecture series hosted by Telstra in the CBD. The first of these will be given by Ian Wheatley, Telstra Procurement Executive Director, on the topic of “Procurement – Leading Edge Approach”. See above.
The committee would also like to thank Vertical Talent who sponsored the event as well as Dolce Lounge and Take 5 and Energise for the magnificent shoulder massages. See the pictures on the logo above.
Andrew Jacob Essay Winner for VIC (and National Winner too!)
Congratulations to Andrew Jacob of BHP Billiton, for his winning essay for the VIC/TAS Region. Andrew also won the national competition, and as part of his prize was treated to a complimentary pass to the 3rd Annual Conference, which he flew in on standby from Singapore just to attend.
Andrew's essay titled "Procurement Evolution: The Next Frontier" tackled the question: What are the major implications for Procurement as an increasingly-recognised and fast-growing profession and how will it evolve in the future?
Congratulations Andrew, for being the best entrant in your region and in Australia and New Zealand. Andrew enjoyed a complimentary trip to the CIPS Australia 3rd Annual conference, where he was presented with his award from National Judge, Prof Guy Callender FCIPS.
Well done Andrew, and thank you making the trip to Melbourne for the conference.
Read more about Andrew in issue 17 of Procurement Professional.
