CIPS Australia & New Zealand

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) supports the Australian Public Service (APS) announcement of the Procurement and Contract Management professional stream. The announcement represents a pivotal advancement, recognising the role of procurement and contract management in not only driving value but also strengthening Australian industry.

Last Wednesday the #cipswellington branch were 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 at this hit branch event! A very big thank you to the fantastic speakers for contributing their time and expertise to offer advice on untangling the complex issues around contracting for procurement: 🌟 Mei Fern Johnson - Corporate/Commercial Partner, Russell McVeagh 🌟 Nicola Robbins Osborne - Senior Solicitor, Russell McVeagh 🌟 Breanna Macara - Senior Solicitor, Russell McVeagh Thank you to Mei Fern Johnson and rest of the team from Russell McVeagh for sharing the space and speaking at the event. A big tēnā koutou to everyone who came along to make it another great #cipswellington event! Thank you to the CIPS Wellington branch as well for organising and hosting. #CIPSANZ #CIPSANZEvents #WellingtonEvent #CIPSNZ

Thank you to everyone who came along to the VIC Branch's '𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲' event last week. It was fantastic to hear everyone's perspectives and insight as we deep-dived into the findings and what they mean for employers and employees. The Branch is very grateful to our expert panel of speakers who contributed their time and expertise to unpack the Guide with the Melbourne procurement community: Kevin Foster (General Manager Procurement & Property, The Lottery Corporation) Sylvia Luchian MCIPS - Director and Consulting Specialist, D1 Consulting Karl Gill - Head of Procurement & Contract Management (CPO), Melbourne Water A very big thank you to Hays for sponsoring this event, partnering with CIPS to produce the Guide and supporting the local procurement & supply community. Thank you also to the VIC Branch for organising another fantastic event! If you weren't able to attend but would like to explore the Salary Guide yourself, or see the next upcoming VIC Branch event, see the link in the comments below 👇 #CIPSANZEvents #CIPSVictoria #ProcurementCareers #CIPSVIC

CIPS Wellington Branch put on another stellar start to the day with their Coffee Catch Up on Monday! 🌞 CIPS ANZ GM Charlotte Payne was so pleased to catch up with local procurement professionals, meet new faces, and answer your questions. A big tēnā koutou to everyone who came along to make it another great #cipswellington Coffee Catch Up! Thank you to the CIPS Wellington branch as well for organising and hosting. #CIPSANZ #CIPSANZEvents #WellingtonEvent #CIPSNZ

Hear from the ANZ's very own 2023 Emerging Talent winner, Lucy Caltabiano, about her career in procurement as she shares her advice to other young procurement professionals. Lucy’s story gives a sense of how diverse procurement and supply is, the fantastic people you can expect to work with, and where the profession is heading long-term. Get inspired and read via the link in the comments below 👇 #ProcurementCareers

Adelaide, CIPS is here for you! Come along on Wednesday 30 October to the SA/NT Committee's special information evening and learn about all the ways we can support you as your professional body. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 ... ✳️ What exactly is CIPS and how can it help me? ✳️ What are the benefits of achieving #MCIPS or #FCIPS and how do I do it? ✳️ How can I get involved with my local South Australian procurement community? Members and non-members are all welcome, wherever you are on your procurement journey. Register via the Humanitx link in the comments below 👇

Have you listened to the newest CIPS Futures episode discussing the red flags and remedies when uncovering corruption? Join special guest Lenushka Parannath MCIPS (Head of Procurement, Bidvest International Logistics) as she shares her expertise with the podcast. Listen at the link below or on Spotify. 👇

Don't miss out! ☕🌞 Hear the latest in the field, grab a cuppa and connect with procurement peers in your area this Thursday 24 October with the Parramatta Coffee Catch Up. The NSW Committee can't wait to see you there! Members and non-members, all are welcome. Register via the Humanitix link in the comments below👇 #CIPSANZEvents #ParramattaEvent #CIPSNSW

Congratulations to Fabien Bachagherouni (MCIPS) who has recently been awarded #MCIPS. Well done Fabien on advancing your procurement knowledge and skills. Your hard work and dedication have paid off and we are thrilled to see you reach this milestone in your procurement career. CIPS offers a range of flexible pathways to MCIPS. To discover which option aligns best with your goals, follow this link: https://okt.to/TBxnc1 #CIPS #Procurement #Supply #ProcurementSuccess #MilestoneAchievement #CareerGrowth

🤔 Did you know? The average salary for procurement and supply roles in Australia this year is 𝗔𝗨𝗦$𝟭𝟲𝟮,𝟲𝟮𝟰, and the average salary for New Zealand this year is 𝗡𝗭$𝟭𝟯𝟬,𝟳𝟱𝟯. 🤔 Join CIPS VIC Branch and a panel of industry experts this Thursday 24 October to discuss the 2024 Procurement & Supply Salary Guide, produced in cooperation with Hays. Our speakers will deep dive into the guide, discussing key findings on the procurement and supply salary market for both employers and employees. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: • Kevin Foster - General Manager Procurement & Property, The Lottery Corporation • Sylvia Luchian MCIPS - Director and Consulting Specialist, D1 Consulting • Karl Gill - Head of Procurement & Contract Management (CPO), Melbourne Water Make sure to join us and dive into this fantastic resource with an expert panel. Members and non-members, all are welcome. Learn more and register via the link in the comments below 👇 #CIPSVIC #ProcurementCareers #CIPSMelbourne #ProcurementSalary #CIPSANZEvents