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Breakfast with Brett Smith of Woodside Energy
The CIPSA WA region hosted a breakfast event, for 100 people, at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel on 4 May. The guest presenter, Mr Brett Smith, General Manager Supply Chain for Woodside Energy, drew from his current role and his extensive supply chain career to present “Supply Chain – A Challenging Profession” The challenges Brett described are certainly varied. He noted for example, the key role Supply Chain professionals have in ensuring supplier Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Environmental requirements are observed, particularly as the booming economy in WA (but also across the globe) requires forming irect relationships with traditional “lower-tier” suppliers whose OHS systems and processes are often not well developed. Brett went on to describe the range of other skills and competencies required of the modern supply chain professional, including familiarity with taxation, legislative and governance issues, logistics and commodity markets across the globe. Moreover, successful practitioners must understand ERP and other management systems, be comfortable with issues such as acquiring and interpreting market intelligence to assist supply/contracting strategy formation, as well as developing and maintaining effective supplier relationships. Brett clearly sees that “people management” is a job differentiator for new hires in the procurement profession. Learning opportunities, intellectual challenges and embracing diversity are all attributes necessary for employers to attract the best supply chain/procurement talent. Moreover Brett noted that one third of today’s procurement professionals are due to retire within the next five years, further emphasising and questioning organisational preparedness for this dramatic resourcing problem. Clearly there is much opportunity for new entrants to the Profession. Brett’s final word was: Drive Yourself to Success. Post-event surveying of this event has been extremely complimentary, not only of Brett and his presentation, but also of the venue choice and event timing. The WA Region sincerely thanks Brett and Woodside for helping deliver such an impressive event and looks forward to continued success in its regional program. Wilf Heinz |
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Committee Member Profile - Paul Langworthy
He settled in Perth near his family to study and further his career. He worked in car sales and local government while studying part-time, then joined the WA Government, Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) as Stores and Purchasing Officer at the WA Chemistry Centre. In 2005, Paul moved to his present location with WA Police, where he is currently a contracts officer. He is pursuing his studies through a DTF Scholarship to gain a Post-Graduate Diploma in Strategic Procurement. Paul’s interest in procurement stems from his recognition of the critical importance of the role to all aspects of commerce. In his present position he plans, develops and manages contracts. This detailed involvement in the provision of goods and services contributes directly to the front-line activity of the agency. He believes that the significance, dynamism, diversity and interpersonal relations involved in procurement as challenging and highly rewarding. Paul joined CIPSA in 2005. He serves as a public relations officer and is a foundation member of the WA Region Committee. His goal is to be the consummate procurement professional within the limitless range of opportunities in WA’s public and private sectors. |
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Member Spotlight - are you up for some recognitionThe supply chain is a vibrant and diverse profession. We want to hear about the vibrant and diverse people who work within it! Following on from feedback provided in our "Open" committee meeting earlier this year, the WA Region invites CIPSA members to participate in a "member spotlight" feature in this newsletter. We hope this will become a regular item. Everybody has an interesting story to tell. What do you do? How did you enter the profession? What have been your career highlights? How do you spend your spare time? What are your career aspirations? If you would like to share your story and, in so doing, help recognize, celebrate and promote our profession then please email your biography and photo to info@cipsa.com.au, attention David Lunn, Region Chair. The WA Region committee will do the rest. We look forward to your support. |
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Save money on your tax returns - Renew your membership before the end of the Financial YearAs you may know, we are coming up to the end of financial year, which means your membership may be up for renewal. Renewal forms will be sent out from the start of June. If your details have changed since renewal last year, please forward through your change of details to: info@cipsa.com.au. Don’t forget: you can claim back tax at your marginal rate each financial year if you work in the profession. Renew now and continue enjoying the benefits of membership with CIPS Australia! |
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CIPSA Public Sector Procurement Forum a great success
CIPSA hosted the Public Sector Procurement Forum on 17 and 18 May, at the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra. An international list of high profile speakers presented at the conference, with Colin Lyne, from the Department for Constitutional Affairs, UK a particular highlight. Day two followed up with equally impressive speakers. Paul Hopkins, Deputy Director-General of the NSW Department of Commerce debated whether to centralize or decentralize public procurement. ANZ sponsored the conference dinner on the night of Day one - with the Right Honorable Helen Liddell, British High Commissioner, stealing the show with her wit and incisive outlook on procurement. On average, the delegates overall impression was: Excellent 24%, Good 60%, Average 16%, Poor 0% |
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CIPS Council electionsThere was a good response from Australia/New Zealand to the 2006 election. Three of the six candidates were from the southern hemisphere, with a good chance of “local” ANZAC representation on the full CIPS Council. All full members (MCIPS) can vote before the deadline of 16 June. |
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CIPS showing record numbers!CIPS have had a record number of entries for the May 2006 examination series – over 20,000 exams are being sat globally this month. Over 40,000exams will be sat this year. CIPS have nearly 42,000 members in 120 countries worldwide now. |
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UK OGC CEO to speak at International Procurement Conference in AdelaideMr John Oughton, Chief Executive Officer of the Office for Government Commerce (OGC) in the United Kingdom, will be delivering a keynote address to the International Procurement Conference Designing Better Futures on 10 and 11 August 2006 at the Adelaide Convention Centre-arranged by SA State Government and endorsed by both APCC and CIPSA. http://www.iceaustralia.com/ Mr Oughton’s address will be central to the conference, which will explore the opportunities and challenges of public procurement - including the role procurement professionals will play in designing and delivering a better future for Australia. The conference will also consider the consequences these roles have on the capabilities and systems that procurement professionals are developing today for future relationships with suppliers and clients. Mr Oughton will be supported by a panel of international and national speakers. The OGC seeks to be the catalyst for change in public sector practices that will deliver efficiency and value for money in commercial activities and convey improved success in the delivery of programmes and projects. To date the OGC has achieved value for money gains of £4.3 billion, placing it in an excellent position to deliver its £6 billion target by 2007-2008. Jane Montgomery-Hribar, Executive Director of the APCC, has said that “Mr Oughton’s presentation will provide an excellent opportunity for procurement practitioners from both the public and private sectors to hear from an international leader in this field.” This presentation follows on from Colin Lyne’s presentation at PSPF in Canberra last month. |
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Regional Event Diary posted on websiteThe CIPSA Regions have created an event diary, which was recently added to the CIPSA website under ‘Region Overview’. This diary will allow you plenty of time to plan ahead and secure your seat to a variety of events. It also gives you an opportunity to provide feedback as to what you would like to see from the region in the future. As you will see some details are still to be confirmed, these will be determined as soon as possible. To view the diary, go to our website at: www.cipsa.com.au. |
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Total Cost of Ownership Training CourseThe Total Cost of Ownership course was well received, with an 80% “excellent” rating overall. Topics covered included: linking needs analysis to the total cost of ownership, developing a comprehensive TCO model for direct and indirect categories, and capturing value with negotiation and training ambits. A range of courses are still available and can be found at www.cipsa.com.au or simply call the office to book on 1300 765 142. |
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Office of Government Commerce applies for energy import and sales licenceThe Office of Government Commerce (OGC) in the UK is applying to energy regulator Ofgem for licences to both import and sell gas directly from manufacturers, in response to rising prices. The OGC believes that buying wholesale will be cheaper and result in cost savings being passed down to the public sector. They also believe it will allow the public sector to buy energy supplies on “better terms”, and will also provide greater supply chain transparency. Some industry insiders have warned that this could pose competition issues or even political ones, as smaller suppliers not supported by the State may suffer from an unfair advantage. |
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CIPS tips Brazil and India as top “low cost sourcing” opportunitiesLeading UK businessman and Director of Turbochef Technologies, Sir Anthony Joliffe, told a CIPS conference this month that Brazil and India will take over from China as low-cost country sourcing destinations. Sir Joliffe described China as a “10-year wonder”, but Brazil as a potential “engine of South America” due to its large population and its alignment with the West. Joliffe himself has brought back his own company’s production from China to the US, as China’s costs has increased – leaving it with no other advantage. In contrast, the US’s level of automation in manufacturing processes has made production there most productive and cost-effective. |
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CIPS WebsiteThe selection process for a new website provider has been concluded and final negotiations are being concluded with the chosen company. The new, improved CIPS websites www.cips.org and www.cipsa.com.au should be up and running by Christmas 2006 and we will let members know as soon as they can access it. |
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Paul Langworthy was born in Perth and grew up in Canberra. He has had a varied and dynamic career path. After a successful career in automotive repair (which gave him experience in management, customer service, estimating and quoting, negotiation, purchasing, stock control, work flow systems and production management), Paul then joined the Army, serving as a Paratrooper in East Timor, before leaving the defence forces to travel and work extensively in rural Australia. 
