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| Next event: Evening Networking Session - Strategic Sourcing for Business Impact Strategic Sourcing aims to identify and reduce the Total Cost of Ownership of a commodity or service. But what is Strategic Sourcing and what are the most efficient and effective methodologies and tools available to support procurement professionals in this activity? On Wednesday evening 25th October, David Allen (MCIPS), Senior Procurement Consultant, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance will demonstrate practical models and tools that attendees can take away with them and use to effectively drive ongoing business benefits. The invitation for the evening session will be sent to members shortly. | |
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| Griffith University Masters in Procurement Management accredited retrospectively Griffith University was accredited this month for its ‘Masters in Procurement Management’ course for completion between the years of 1998-2004. This has already seen several members to be automatically awarded MCIPS due to their previous study. CIPS Australia is committed to accrediting more universities. | |
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| Parmalat CPO inspires  | 
Stephen Rowe addressing the audience | | 
Stephen Rowe |
Breakfast Session – From Purchasing Manager to Chief Procurement Officer Over 30 people attended the breakfast at the Novotel in Brisbane’s CBD on 13th September to hear Stephen Rowe, CPO, Parmalat Australia, deliver an inspiring presentation on the need to push the top roles of procurement into the executive area through effective change management, leadership and corporate integration. Mr. Rowe saw the CPO’s role as one that must “…lead a journey of discovery that seeks answers to how to change the attitudes and priorities that will make strategic procurement a way of life in your organisation rather than letting it remain a tactical cost saving project.” He said that in order to truly become a CPO, one must break down the silo mentality and engage with the business on a much broader scale. The last 2006 breakfast session will be held on the 15th November so pencil that date in your diary now as it will be a forum discussion on procurement’s current hot topics. | |
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| Another QLD committee member to be awarded MCIPS Another Queensland Regional Committee member has achieved MCIPS. Congratulations John Bateman. That makes six Queensland Region committee members with the MCIPS qualification! | |
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| Regional Committee member profile - Neil AbelNeil Abel MCIPS works in the Strategic Procurement Division of the Brisbane City Council as a Principal Policy & Systems Officer. In his private capacity he is Managing Director of Harwicks, a consultancy specialising in procurement, project management and business services. Neil has extensive experience in category management, sourcing, inventory, contract management, risk and policy development in both the public and private sector. His achievements include the delivery of electronic commerce systems in the public and private sectors as well as authoring and co-authoring several conference and research papers on electronic tendering and improving construction procurement. Research interests include identifying best practice approaches, electronic commerce systems, and application of strategic procurement approaches to the construction and engineering industry and procurement economics. In addition to his procurement activities, Neil is an active member of a number of Cooperative Research Centre Construction Innovation projects. | |
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| CIPS Australia annual conference – still time to register!This is the last call for registrations for CIPS Australia’s highly anticipated 2nd annual conference 2006. Following on from last year’s successful inaugural conference, this year offers an impressive international and national line-up of speakers on “Innovation”. If you go to one conference this year, make it the CIPS Australia annual conference. Not only is it a great opportunity to learn practical and relevant information from impressive professionals in the private and public sector, it is also an opportunity to attend workshops, network with over 450 others and collectively build the body of knowledge for our profession. To register, please visit: www.cipsaconferences.com.au | |
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| Rejoin CIPS now - Last chance for those who expired in June!For those of you who haven't yet renewed your CIPS Australia membership, it's your last chance to do so, before a $100 re-joining fee applies (should you decide to re-join in the future). Renewals were due by 30 September 2006. Whether you receive reimbursement from your employer (see PP7 June 2006, page 9) or claim a personal tax rebate, your membership is excellent value. CIPS Australia is delivering a fantastic growing range of benefits for all members. A member attending one conference and one training course can save over $500 in member discounts alone! Renew now to make the most of your membership benefits. | |
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| Essay competition closesThe CIPS Australia National Essay Competition closed on the 30th September with entries Australia wide. Entries have been collated and sent to the regions for marking and each regional winner will be announced prior to the 2nd annual conference. Each regional winner will receive $1,000. The National winner will be flown to Melbourne to attend the 2nd annual conference as part of their prize which also includes $1,000. | |
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| Jim McGuire steps down as Steering Group Chair After two years as the Chair of the CIPS Australia Steering Group, Jim McGuire is set to step down on 31st December to allow someone else the opportunity to contribute. Jim remains passionate and committed to CIPS Australia, and will assist when possible and when needed as a special advisor. A new Chair is to be appointed within 3 months. Jim previously held a senior position at the Government of South Australia for six years, before resigning to establish a business assisting clients with strategic supply management. Good luck to Jim with his future endeavours! | |
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| Ken James, CEO CIPS has announced his retirement plans Ken James, Chief Executive of CIPS has announced his retirement plans, stepping down from his full-time post in December 2007. He will remain working on a part-time basis until April 2008 to ensure a smooth transition period with his successor, who will start the role in January 2008. Work to recruit a replacement will start in January 2007. Ken James has been with the Institute since 1997 when he joined as Business Development Director. In 2000 he was promoted to Deputy Chief Executive, becoming Chief Executive in January 2001. During his time in post, the Institute has seen significant growth and change. Membership figures have reached a record high, with more than 40,000 members across the world. This makes CIPS the largest institute of its kind. A complete restructure of the CIPS qualifications, the introduction of e-learning into the qualification suite and record exam figures are just some of the highlights achieved in the last six years. Of course, Ken James was instrumental in establishing CIPS Australia, has visited several times and knows many of our members personally. He will still be around for a while yet, however, and will be attending the conference on 17-18th October. | |
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| Open Training Programme 2007Work has commenced on the executive open training programme for 2007, with over 50 courses in 7 cities to be available. The programme will run from February to November 2007. Ideas for new course and comments are welcome, please email us at info@cipsa.com.au | | PP9 out mid-October: A perfect companion to the annual conferenceProfessional Procurement Issue 9 will be out in mid-October, in time for the CIPS Australia “Innovation” annual conference. The magazine will be a bumper 48 pages, jam packed with topical articles is due out mid October to all members. | |
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| Procurement Forum in MumbaiThe Marcus Evans Procurement Forum will provide theoretical concepts and practical applications to procurement professionals on improving service, cutting cost and increasing profit margin. Topics include: - E-procurement (especuially PSUs)
- Spend management
- Vendor Managed Inventory (a departure from traditional systems in which a manufacturer maintains their distributors' inventory levels. The manufacturer gains access to the distributors' inventory data and generates purchase orders on their behalf.)
- Imports, taxation, tariff
- Supplier Relationship Management – sourcing for supplies, getting supplies on time, commitment towards delivery, pricing of raw material fluctuation
- Inventory Management
The conference will be held on 29 and 30 January 2007 in Mumbai. For further information, please visit: www.marcusevans.com This conference is not necessarily endorsed by CIPS Australia. | |
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| - Issue #1 - December 2005
- Issue #2 - February 2006
- Issue #3 - March 2006
- Issue #4 - April 2006
- Issue #5 - May 2006
| - Issue #6 - June 2006
- Issue #7 - July 2006
- Issue #8 - August 2006
- Issue #9 - September 2006
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