Launch Event

The Victorian inaugural event was hosted at the Investment Centre on the 8th November. The honorable Victorian Minister for Finance, John Lenders, addressed over 80 procurement professionals and peers alike. He highlighted the important role played by the procurement professional in supporting business decisions and the health of the wider economy.

At the same event, plans developed by the Victorian regional commitee were outlined by Tania Seary, the Victorian Regional Chair and the Managing Director of The Faculty Management Consultants. Objectives highlighted were an aim to deliver more enthusiastic membership, useful networking events, relevance to young professionals, harmonized role definitions, increased value to industry and filtered thinking on topical issues.

Time for a Beer!

On the 1st of December, the CIPSA Victorian chapter was enjoying a beer! The team held a Christmas networking event, hosted by Carlton Brewhouse with a presentation from Foster’s Group Global Procurement Director, Chris Anderson. Stay tuned for upcoming events for the New Year. Think summer and ice-cream!

Annual Members & Professional Associations Survey

This week is the last chance to respond to our CIPSA member survey. Simply go to www.beaton01.com and follow the links or respond to the link in our last email of 25th November.

The survey is run by Beaton Consulting on behalf of 20 not-for-profit organizations in Australia and will provide valuable member feedback for CIPSA after out first year and benchmark our performance against the other participants.

Respondants could win one of 12 substantial prizes – including two $2,500 vouchers for Peppers Resorts.

CIPSA Launch PMI service for members

CIPSA are delighted to launch their endorsement of the Performance of Manufacturing Index [PMI] and Performance of Services Index [PSI] which are compiled monthly by the AIG. Other supporters include PWC and NTC Research.

As a new benefit for CIPSA members, these indices will be e-mailed directly to all members on the 5th working day of each month as a new CIPSA member benefit. Members wishing not to receive this new monthly service are free to unsubscribe by reply or by emailing directly to info@cipsa.com.au

CIPSA Office closing for Christmas

After an amazing first year with almost 2000 members on board, a successful conference under our belt and a challenging new year ahead, CIPSA is closing their office for a short break to recharge our batteries! From the 23rd December to the 9th January, CIPSA will officially close. Queries can be made to info@cipsa.com.au, or leave a message on our 1300 765 142 number which will be attended to on the 10th January. If an urgent matter must be attended to, please contact 0404 452 861 during this period. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year!

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