WA Region proudly presents Sam Walsh, CEO Rio Tinto Iron Ore

The WA Region is hosting an event at the Hyatt Perth with Sam Walsh, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Iron Ore presenting on Australia’s most successful mining organization. Sam will blend his executive global leadership and supply chain management experiences to present “Boom and Beyond” – Rio Tinto’s supply chain opportunities in a changing world”. Rio Tinto highly successful records are in the development and management of world-class open cut and underground coal operations. This presentation will outline his vision of a collaborative future with suppliers. The presentation will run over lunch, with guests will enjoy a 3-course lunch served with wine, beer and champagne. To book your seat, call Ebony on 1300 765 142 or email ebony.lowther@cipsa.com.au with payment. Tables or seats are available at the rate of $55.00 member, $85.00 non-member.

“Open” Committee Meeting

The WA Region held an “Open” Committee Meeting on the 21st February at the CCI Building in Perth. This event allowed both members and non-members an opportunity to gain insight to the WA Region Business Plan for 2006. The evening was somewhat of a forum, where attendees contributed their thoughts, suggestions and gave a perceptiveness based on their own experience within the profession. The WA Region was fortunate to have the ICN ( Industry Capability Network-WA) sponsoring the event.

Committee Member profile

CIPSA would like to thank the committee members for their contribution over the last 8 months. In recognition of their services we have decided to profile a committee member in each monthly newsletter. Enjoy getting to know your committee further.

Bruce Christie, WA

Bruce Christie currently works for Woodside Energy Ltd., Australia's largest public oil and gas exploration/production company. Bruce has recently changed roles, from being the Supply Chain Manager responsible for the various Corporate Services (IT, R&D, HR, Engineering Services, etc.) to a new position within the Subsea Group providing Supply Chain and Contract Management for a major strategic equipment manufacturer.

"Woodside is facing a number of major challenges; supply markets continue to tighten as oil and gas companies seek to take advantage of high prices for their products, which is creating continuity of supply challenges, cost pressures, and requiring a strong need for market insight and monitoring. In addition, many new customer and joint venture agreements require Woodside to manage spend through highly structured commercial processes, which are creating even greater demand for supply chain support throughout the business. Add the difficulties that come with operating into new countries, some whose business and regulatory structures are only now starting to mature, and you have a unique and exciting dynamic environment that very few other Australian companies can offer.

My new role is focussed on creating a better fit for Woodside in the 'new world' ; manage an exponentially growing portfolio of business with a strategically important equipment provider, supporting standardisation and strategic stocking initiatives as a way of addressing long-lead times and delivery assurance, and improving the relationship management and 'mechanics' with a key global supplier."

Bruce currently supports CIPSA as the Vice Chairperson for the WA Region.

The CIPSA Conference season kicks-off!

The CIPSA 2006 Conference Programme begins with “Managing the Tail” in Sydney on 6th April which addresses the key challenges in managing indirect expenditure in an ever more competitive business world. Held at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney, this is the first of seven conferences held by CIPS Australia in 2006 which have been designed to build upon themes of ‘Building Value Through Procurement’ addressed at the CIPSA inaugural annual conference last November. Booking forms and enquiries can be found at www.cipsaconferences.com.au

Regional chair meeting

On the 16th February, the six CIPSA regional chairs flew in from their respective regions for the regional chairs meeting held at the CIPS Australia office in Melbourne. Designed to ensure consistency and shared learning the agenda covered many topics including regional and national issues. The regional chairs each presented their own Region. Members will see the benefits of this cohesive approach to managing the regions over the coming months. They can contact their own regional chair at any time through info@cipsa.com.au.

Fancy receiving newsletters from another Region?

CIPSA would like to offer members the opportunity to receive Newsletters from other regions! Do you have offices or do business in other regions? Or perhaps you are interested in the events and topics being run elsewhere? Tell us the Regions you would like to hear from and CIPSA will add you to the email distribution list for their newsletter. Email info@cipsa.com.au

Marketing Material

Would you like an additional copy of the Procurement Professional Magazine for the office, or perhaps extra copies of any white papers and publications. Would you like a Guide to Membership or a membership form for your work colleagues? Call CIPS Australia on 1300 765 142 or email info@cipsa.com.au and we will happily send some to you!

CIPSA Executive Open Training Programme

CIPS Australia’s Executive Open Training Program begins on the 11th April at the CIPSA office in Collins St, Melbourne with a one-day training course entitled, “Strategic Price Management”, designed to assist procurement professionals to understand what is in a ‘price’, to model and drive down the total cost of ownership and how to balance the price, cost, value equation. Booking forms and course outlines can be found on the CIPSA website: www.cipsa.com.au or alternatively call the CIPSA office on 1300 765 142 to enquire or book.

Due to popular demand, CIPSA members can now subscribe to CPO Agenda and Supply Management directly.

CPO Agenda magazine is published four times a year, seasonally. It is a new global business review designed specifically for chief procurement officers and senior purchasing executives in larger organizations. It reaches several thousand top purchasing, sourcing and supply management professionals worldwide who collectively control hundreds of billions of pounds, dollars and euros of expenditure. Subscribe online.

Supply Management is the official magazine of CIPS UK, is published fortnightly and has a current readership of over 50,000 per issue. It’s aim is to keep the profession, and others interested in purchasing and supply issues and up to date with the latest developments and thinking providing a forum for topical debate. Subscribe online.

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