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The 3rd CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum
11th  June 2009
SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland

Managing procurement in difficult times
 
 
With the impacts of the Global Economic Crisis being felt in all markets, the focus of the 3rd CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum is turned firmly towards providing procurement professionals with the necessary insights to ensure they are able to maximise new opportunities and mitigate growing risks.
 
Presented by an expert speaker line-up of seasoned procurement professionals and consultants, the first three-quarters of the programme addresses key issues such as understanding value and risk, managing suppliers in volatile markets, buying in volatile markets, measuring what you are doing, and innovative ways to identify and deliver additional cost savings.
 
The final section of the programme is designed to provide delegates with some real practical advice on category management and understand better some of the tools that can assist them in driving efficiency and therefore cost out of their business.
 
Recognising the importance of the role of procurement, we are delighted to be able to confirm that the Minister of Commerce, The Hon. Simon Power MP will open the conference and provide us with insights into the new Governments procurement programme.
 
 
Of course conferences such as this are not just about the educational sessions. Feedback from previous CIPSA Conferences indicates that delegates gain huge benefit from the opportunity to network with their peers. With this in mind we have structured the programme to provide delegates with plenty of opportunity to meet and discuss the issues of the day.
 
I commend the programme to you and look forward to seeing you at the conference.
 
Jonathan Dutton,
Managing Director
CIPS Australia & New Zealand

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