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PROCUREMENT LEADERSHIP

NZ 2019

29 - 30 APR 2019 | HILTON AUCKLAND

Progressing future focused, sustainable procurement practices

INCLUDING INSIGHTS AND DISCUSSIONS ON:

• Procurement’s value proposition in partnering with the business • Social and sustainable procurement strategies • Curating effective supplier relationships • Integrated reporting• Payments and strategic financing • Digitalising procurement

PROGRESS YOUR PROCUREMENT PRACTICES WITH OUR SEPARATELY BOOKABLE FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Applying an Agile approach to Procurement for the modern business environment - with Erika Barden

FEATURING AN EXPERT SPEAKER LINE-UP

Robert BlacheCallaghan Innovation

Matthew ParsonsNew Zealand Post

Lisa DavisSpark

Mark PascallBlockchain Labs

Jane KennedyDepartment of Internal Affairs

Ron StuartGT Insights

8.30 Registration and coffee 9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair TRENDS, TALENT AND STRATEGY 9.10 What is influencing modern procurement? • The influence of global economy • The influence of geopolitics • The evolution of digital procurement • The impact of sustainability 10.10 Lightbulb session 1: Procurement’s value

proposition in partnering with the business • Understanding business objectives and

articulating how procurement can add value to gain buy in from stakeholders

• Synergising procurement strategy with other teams’ strategies i.e. finance, IT

• Operating models for success real-world examples

11.00 Morning break 11.30 Lightbulb session 2: Curating and managing

effective supplier relationships • Price is what you pay, value is what you get -

achieving win-win scenarios • Utilising fit for purpose SRM systems/software

12.20 Talking about talent • Career pathway to procurement • Aligning business objectives with talent

requirements • Top 5 attributes of effective procurement

professionals Bridget Clarke, Associate Director, Procurement,

Property and Finance, Robert Walters Vanessa Powell, Manager, Procurement and

Property, Robert Walters

1.00 Lunch break

Procurement Leadership NZ 2019 will offer an exciting and informative programme with a distinct kiwi flavour throughout the presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions and insights. With the aim of curating a platform to boost procurement in New Zealand, this event will provide a forum for prominent local and international thought leaders to engage and enlighten delegates over two days with strategy sessions, tangible takeaways and industry-led case studies.

THIS EVENT IS A MUST ATTEND.

HERE’S WHY:

1. Hear from Spark, Callaghan Innovation, New Zealand Post and many more industry leading organisations on how they are adapting and advancing with the changing face of the procurement practice in New Zealand

2. Master tips and techniques for partnering procurement with your business, managing effective supplier relationships and shifting to a more agile and sustainable procurement mindset

3. Gain access to an unrivalled platform for networking with industry peers while gaining actionable insights to take back to the office

DAY ONE

Jane Kennedy Manager AoG ICT Commercial Services, Department of Internal Affairs

Dr Seán BarnesVenture Manager, Ākina Foundation

Robert BlacheFuture Insights Manager, Callaghan Innovation

Bridget Clarke, Associate Director, Procurement, Property and Finance, Robert Walters

Mei Fern JohnsonPartner, Corporate Advisory, Russell McVeagh

PROCUREMENTLEADERSHIP NZ 2019

2.00 Procurement in the eyes of the law • Contract law update • The influence of technology on contracts • Case studies on ethics and fraud Mei Fern Johnson, Partner, Corporate Advisory,

Russell McVeagh 2.40 The opportunities for payments and strategic

financing • Creating efficiencies and reducing costs • Aligning financial resources with organisational

strategic goals Andrew Springgay, Director, Account

Management, Mastercard

3.20 Afternoon break

3.50 Procurement 101 for large-scale events • How the procurement process for the large-

scale events is managed • Adopting sustainable practices and using

sustainable suppliers • Being future focused - opportunities for

technology and innovation in the procurement process

Eric Ngan, Event Producer, Major Events, ATEED 4.30 Case study: Spark’s shift from transactional to

transformational • Using technology and automation to shift focus

from transactional activities to transformational ideas

• Embracing agile principles and practices • Focusing on being a game changer Lisa Davis, Head of Procurement, Spark 5.15 Summary remarks from the Chair

and networking drinks

9.00 Welcome back from the Chair SUSTAINABILITY 9.10 Opening address 9.50 Social procurement case study: Social

enterprise purchasing • Buy in from internal and external stakeholders

(business and incumbent suppliers) • Exploring social procurement opportunities for

your business • Supporting growth of social enterprise market Dr Seán Barnes, Venture Manager,

Ākina Foundation Matthew Parsons, Procurement Team Manager,

New Zealand Post 10.30 Morning break 11.00 Social procurement case study: Introducing

social impact clauses in supplier contracts • Integrating social criteria into supplier contracts

and KPIs • Balancing expenditure with achieving positive

social outcomes Aaron Donaldson, Head of ICT and

Corporate Procurement, Auckland Council Jazz Singh, General Manager Procurement,

Auckland Council

11.40 Transitioning to an integrated reporting framework

• Triple bottom line - the importance of sharing non-financial data

• Integrated thinking – what are the benefits? • Developing the business case for integrated

reporting • What impact is integrated reporting having on

the procurement function? 12.20 Lunch break

DAY TWO

Jane Kennedy Manager AoG ICT Commercial Services, Department of Internal Affairs

Eric NganEvent Producer, Major Events, ATEED

Matthew ParsonsProcurement Team Manager, New Zealand Post

Mark PascallDirector, Blockchain Labs NZ

Vanessa Powell, Manager, Procurement and Property, Robert Walters

INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY 1.20 Government marketplace platform • Reimagining how buyers and sellers engage

and work together • The development roadmap • Lessons learned Jane Kennedy,

Manager AoG ICT Commercial Services, Department of Internal Affairs

2.00 Digitalising procurement: Smart contracts

and Blockchain • The future of contracts • The impact of Blockchain on procurement

process transparency Mark Pascall, Director, Blockchain Labs NZ 2.40 IT procurement supporting business

transformation • What makes procurement in IT distinct? • Common pitfalls in supply agreements and

relationships • What are the hallmarks of getting it right? 3.20 Afternoon break 3.40 Additive manufacturing and the value

add to procurement • The impact of additive manufacturing on

procurement now and in the future • Additive manufacturing case studies Robert Blache, Future Insights Manager,

Advanced Manufacturing, Callaghan Innovation 4.20 Procurement: Pioneering the future Ron Stuart, Director, Strategy and

Transformation, GT Insights 5.00 Closing remarks from the Chair

and end of conference

Jazz SinghGeneral Manager Procurement, Auckland Council

Ron StuartDirector, Strategy and Transformation, GT Insights

SEPARATELY BOOKABLE WORKSHOP

APPLYING AN AGILE APPROACH TO PROCUREMENT FOR THE MODERN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

In the modern business environment, organisations are being encouraged to achieve more with less. This is where procurement can add tremendous value and applying an Agile approach to your procurement processes can add even more. Procurement is critical to shoring up an organisation’s bottom line, enhancing operational efficiencies and improving sustainability. With Erika’s engaging and informative workshop, you will learn how

integrating Agile can transform your organisation’s Procurement, and master practices to take away and action in the office.

• What Agile is, and what it isn’t• Uncovering the background to Agile and

breaking down the jargon• Exploring key Agile approaches• Kanban – what it is and why it works• Scrum in a nutshell – what are key roles,

responsibilities, events, outcomes and metrics?

• What are the opportunities Agile presents for procurement?

• Putting theory into practice - applying Agile to Procurement

ERIKA BARDEN

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