Implementing Indigenous Procurement Policy Achieving consistency and quality in Indigenous contracting 27th & 28th October 2015, Mercure Canberra Key Speakers Benefits of attending Lily Viertmann Chief Finance Officer DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT Assistant Commissioner, Procurement AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE Identify & engage Indigenous businesses Drive value-for-money in contracts Sustain long-term growth in Indigenous procurement Ian Hamm Director, Workforce Access & Participation DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JOBS, TRANSPORT & RESOURCES, VIC Stephen Hoyne Executive Director, Major Projects, Procurement & Contract Services DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE, NT The policy will put Indigenous businesses at the front and centre of the way the Commonwealth Government does business. - Maya Stuart-Fox, Assistant Secretary, Economic and Employment Policy Branch, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, March 2015 Sponsored by Register 3 delegates at the standard price & bring a 4th delegate FREE! Pre & Mid Conference Workshops A B How to identify & engage Indigenous businesses How to drive value-for-money in Indigenous procurement Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out! > see inside for more phone 1300 316 882 fax 1300 918 334 registration@criterionconferences.com www.indigprocurement.com
3% by 2020 Beginning with a short-term goal of 0.5% of services for the coming financial year, Commonwealth portfolios are to develop their Indigenous procurement to a long-term, sustainable rate of 3% by 2020. For many departments, this will mark a significant increase. With active discussion also taking place on a state level regarding future planning for Indigenous procurement strategies, it is an important time for procurement professionals in developing effective future strategies. Procurement officers need to maintain value for money in their contracts whilst sourcing new Indigenous organisations that have the capacity to meet their requirements. This conference will give procurement professionals the opportunity to assess the best way to: Increase Indigenous participation Ensure quality and value in procurement Comply with new reporting frameworks Develop a framework to meet escalating targets Who will attend? This conference will bring together like minded peers in federal and state government with roles of: Chief Procurement Officers Heads of Strategic Procurement Sponsorship opportunities Procurement Managers Contract Managers Relationship Managers We work closely with corporate partners to create unique and innovative tailored sponsorship packages that best meet specific marketing, business development and corporate entertainment objectives. Contact Andrew Harrison on 02 9239 5775 and find out how you can make your mark on this industry. Endorsed by SAVE $400 when you register & pay by 14th August 2015 * Plus key contributions from: Ian Cumming Executive Director, South East Program Department of Defence Karen Walker-Jones Assistant Director, Procurement, Grants & Delegations Department of Agriculture Micaela Gladman Manager, Central Procurement Department of Industry & Science Senior Representative Supply Nation Richard Eves Director, Procurement The Treasury Michael Quigg National Strategic Account Manager Blackwoods Kaljit Bhachu Director, Supplier Diversity, Procurement Advisory NSW Office of Finance & Services Mark Daniels Head of Strategy & Market Development Social Traders Scott McCall Director Mulga Gidgee Mark Goulding Senior Procurement Officer Fair Work Commission To register phone 1300 316 882 fax 1300 918 334 registration@criterionconferences.com www.indigprocurement.com
Day 1 Tuesday 27th October 2015 8:30 Registration, coffee & networking 9:00 Opening remarks from the Chair Identifying & engaging Indigenous contracts to meet business needs KEYNOTE 9:10 Embracing the change Shifting the procurement culture within Government Building supplier diversity in the organisation Lily Viertmann Chief Finance Officer Department of the Environment SPEED NETWORKING 9:50 In this interactive session you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow delegates in short 60 second bursts, exchange business cards and set up valuable conversations for the rest of the event. 10:30 Morning tea & networking CASE STUDY 11:00 Putting an Indigenous procurement plan into action Where do you start? Investing in reliable, quality-driven Indigenous businesses Lessons learnt from Department of Defence Ian Cumming Executive Director, South East Program Department of Defence PANEL DISCUSSION 11:40 Delving into challenges and opportunities stemming from policy changes Considering the impact of changes on day-to-day operations Integrating Indigenous procurement into organisational procurement strategy Where to from here: Planning for growth and sustainability Lily Viertmann Chief Finance Officer Department of the Environment Micaela Gladman Manager, Central Procurement Department of Industry & Science Mark Goulding Senior Procurement Officer Fair Work Commission 12:40 Networking lunch 1:40 Assisting decentralised procurers to understand practical implications of new policy Engaging portfolio agencies in forming new strategies Working toward communal support of initiatives Karen Walker-Jones Assistant Director, Procurement, Grants & Delegations Department of Agriculture 2:20 Developing Indigenous businesses to improve performance & capacity Integrating Indigenous involvement into your supply chain Helping government help Indigenous businesses Demonstrating the value of diverse contracts Michael Quigg National Strategic Account Manager Blackwoods 3:00 Afternoon tea & networking Sustaining growth in Indigenous procuring 3:30 Engaging in open & honest discourse between suppliers & procurers Providing and receiving feedback to improve performance and efficiency Developing supplier diversity strategies Improving Indigenous procurement in NSW Kaljit Bhachu Director, Supplier Diversity, Procurement Advisory NSW Office of Finance & Services 4:10 Embracing the rise of strategic procurement & supplier diversity Strategies to minimise risk Is there a financial trade-off in social procurement? Empowering SME s through investment and development Mark Daniels Head of Strategy & Market Development Social Traders 4:50 Closing remarks from the Chair & close of day one 5:00 Mid Conference Workshop B commences on How to drive value-for-money in Indigenous procurement
Day 2 Wednesday 28th October 2015 SAVE $300 when you register & pay by 11th September 2015 * 8:30 Welcome, coffee & networking 9:00 Opening remarks from the Chair Driving value-for-money in all contracts KEYNOTE 9:10 Mitigating risk in acquiring new suppliers Supporting young companies to mature Promoting a communicative culture Developing cultural awareness in the workplace Assistant Commissioner, Procurement Australian Taxation Office Also facilitating Pre Conference Workshop A on How to identify and engage Indigenous businesses SPOTLIGHT 9:50 In this interactive session you will gain a better understanding of all the organisations present within the room and the challenges they are facing in raising rates of Indigenous procurement and supplier diversity. 10:30 Morning tea & networking 11:00 Ascertaining Indigenous business capability & capacity Making best use of Supply Nation registers and resources Recognising the diversity and potential of Indigenous companies Senior Representative Supply Nation 11:40 Developing an Indigenous procurement strategy from the ground up Tapping into a diverse marketplace Creating a list of capable, reliable and consistent businesses Unpacking the history and future of Indigenous procurement in Victoria Ian Hamm Director, Workforce Access & Participation Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources VIC 12:20 Networking lunch PANEL DISCUSSION 1:20 Matching procurement opportunities with market offerings Identifying open contracts that can be awarded to Indigenous businesses Using Indigenous growth to serve organisational needs Assistant Commissioner, Procurement Australian Taxation Office Richard Eves Director, Procurement The Treasury Mark Daniels Head of Strategy & Market Development Social Traders 2:20 Procuring extensive services in remote areas Connecting with Indigenous suppliers in remote and rural Australia Approaching Indigenous small and medium enterprises before addressing the wider market Stephen Hoyne Executive Director, Major Projects, Procurement & Contract Services Department of Infrastructure, NT Also facilitating Mid Conference Workshop B on How to drive value-formoney in Indigenous procurement 3:00 Afternoon tea & networking ROUNDTABLE 3:30 How to ensure contractual compliance Reaching and exceeding targets with confidence Tying in Indigenous procurement with your wider procurement strategy Exploring differences and similarities between Indigenous and general procurement 4:10 Working alongside Indigenous businesses to achieve social & financial outcomes Ascertaining the credibility of Indigenous businesses Developing cultural competency to boost efficiency Exploring the possible impact of Indigenous procurement on communities Scott McCall Director Mulga Gidgee 4:50 Closing remarks from the Chair & close of conference Find us at: www.indigprocurement.com #indigprocurement Australian Public Sector blog.criterionconferences.com
Workshops Don t miss your chance to engage in these practical and interactive sessions about tackling challenges and driving change. SAVE $200 when you register & pay by 2nd October 2015 * Pre Conference Workshop A How to identify & engage Indigenous businesses Monday 26th October 2015, 5:00pm 8:00pm Workshop Price: $499 + GST In order to ensure compliance, procurement professionals need the skills to not only identify suitable businesses to serve an organisational function, but to also engage these organisations in order to guarantee the successful long-term development of an efficient relationship. At this workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss what best practice may look like under changing policies and guidelines. Why attend this workshop? Find suppliers that address a need in your organisation Transition into sustainable engagement with Indigenous businesses Develop your team to work harmoniously with Indigenous workforces What you will take away by attending Practical ways to ensure the sustainability of your procurement program An understanding of the possible outcomes of your Indigenous procurement A framework for developing meaningful relationships with Indigenous suppliers Your workshop leader: Mid Conference Workshop B How to drive value-for-money in Indigenous procurement Tuesday 27th October 2015, 5:00pm 8:00pm Workshop Price: $499 + GST With procurement officers looking for opportunities to diversify their supply chain, questions are being raised about the level of autonomy professionals have when it comes to weighing the value of social elements in creating a well-balanced triple bottom line. Attend this interactive workshop to engage in questions of how to value Indigenous contracts against the rest of market, and what this means for a nuanced value-for-money strategy. Why attend this workshop? Balance Indigenous contracts with excellent return on investment Explore similarities and differences between Indigenous and non- Indigenous suppliers Maximise the efficiency of contracts What you will take away by attending The ability to compare Indigenous businesses with the rest of the market Tools to integrate Indigenous procurement into your broader procurement strategy Your workshop leader: Assistant Commissioner, Procurement Australian Taxation Office For a full bio visit www.indigprocurement.com * Refreshments & dinner will be provided Stephen Hoyne Executive Director, Major Projects, Procurement & Contract Services Department of Infrastructure, NT For a full bio visit www.indigprocurement.com * Refreshments & dinner will be provided To register, call us on 1300 316 882 or book online www.indigprocurement.com
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