Jonathan Rollason Speaks on 'Making Purchasing Pay'

The Queensland Region’s next event is to be held on the 1st February at the Sofitel Brisbane over a continental breakfast. Jonathan Rollason is in Australia from the UK as the guest speaker and will address “Making Purchasing Pay’. Jonathan is suggesting the most effective ways to purchase within the companies operational context without relying on faith, hope or charity. With his successful procurement career spanning across the globe, secure your seat now to listen to a CIPS past-President.

Calendar of Events for 2006

Queensland Region is now working on a new event calendar to be delivered in the upcoming months, with events including ‘Pathways to MCIPS’, ‘Implementation of ‘Strategic Procurement Change Programs’ and ‘Professional Procurement: Generating Value to enhancing your Career’. With such topical issues relating so closely to the profession and its needs, watch this space to secure your ticket!

Local Committee Details

If you would like to become more active within your Region, or would like to hear more about upcoming events, you can contact your local committee on info@cipsa.com.au

Conference Programme

April sees our first Conference for the year kicking off, the programme begins with “MANAGING THE TAIL” in Sydney on 6 April which addresses the key challenges in managing indirect expenditure in an ever more competitive business world. Lock in the remaining dates to your conference calendar:

All further conference details, including booking sheets can be found at www.cipsaconferences.com.au

NSW Region appoints a New Chair

CIPSA has announced Mr David Sharam as the newly appointed NSW Regional Chair person. David is a Senior Manager for Fuji Xerox, Australia. Expect to hear all the new events happening in the NSW Region shortly! If you would like to contact David on what is happening in your Region, you can email him at david.sharam@aus.fujixerox.com

Booksales

A full list of books for sale from CIPS Australia, at highly competitive prices for members-only will be published in the upcoming Procurement Professional magazine and on the CIPSA website, www.cipsa.com.au. Books can be purchased through CIPSA, with all credit cards accepted, by calling 1300 765 142. Buy yours now for the office library or to read over at home!

CIPSA Open Training Program

CIPSA is running 8 Open Training Programs this year in both Melbourne and Sydney. Tailored programs designed to meet the needs of the profession will be presented by a team of consultants who are highly experienced within the profession. Whilst we try our best to fit late delegates onto our events, you are advised to book early. Courses outlines and booking forms will be available on our website: www.cipsa.com.au.

CIPS UK Annual Dinner in London

Are you thinking of a trip to London? Why not go in March? The CIPS annual dinner will take place on 23rd March at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, Hyde Park, London. Tickets cost 125 Pound plus VAT @17.5% per person. This includes a pre-dinner reception, four-course dinner and wine. There is a 10% discount for tables of 12, at $1,350 per table, over 1300 people usually attend. You can download a booking form at www.cips.org or email Vicky Brown at Vicky.brown@cips.org

CIPS Australia Level 10, 520 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Tel: 1300 765 142, Fax: 1300 765 143, Email: info@cipsa.com.au, www.cipsa.com.au

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