MCIPS February Event

Victoria has held two successful events over the last few months, both extremely well received and well attended. The next event to be held in February is with Nestle, presenting their supply chain followed up by Jonathan Dutton, Managing Director of CIPSA speaking on the 'Different Pathways to MCIPS'. What better way to sell the MCIPS professional qualification than with a rich chocolate or boysenberry ice cream?!! Jonathan Dutton will also be giving an insight to the rapid growth of the qualification, with a recent publication in The Age job section as 'MCIPS preferred'.

Foster's Group Event a Success

The last event hosted by the Victoria Region was held at Carlton Brew house and was sponsored by Fosters. On such a festive month, with the temperature climbing, it wasn’t hard to see why so many people stopped by to enjoy a beer, and listen to the procurement practices and advice from Chris Anderson, the Global Procurement Director of the Foster’s Group. Many people lingered afterwards, having being provoked by Chris’s presentation.

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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