Conference Day Two - Friday 9 May
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8:30 Registration and welcome coffee
8:50 Opening address from the Chair
Diane Jamieson, Contracts Manager Development Division, Woodside Energy
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
9:00 Key issues and challenges facing the procurement profession
- Outline of the major issues facing procurement today
- Understanding the role of PSCM leaders in creating value for their companies
- What will be needed in the skill set for the future procurement professional?
- Today's Megatrends in PSCM
- What should Procurement leaders do?
David Henchliffe FCIPS, Chief Procurement Officer, Santos
9:30 Emerging contract management models for major projects
- Collaborative approaches to contract management
- Innovative contract management structures to benefit Joint Ventures
- Negotiation and re-negotiation strategies to improve contractor relationships
Jim Millar, Commercial Manager, Seymour Whyte Constructions
10:00 Morning tea
INTERNATIONAL SOURCING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE PROCUREMENT OUTCOMES
10:30 Minimising cost, schedule and risk through innovative global sourcing
- Identifying global sourcing benefits and opportunities to reduce cost and schedule
- Examining global sourcing risk management strategies to mitigate sourcing risks
- Differentiating supplier competitiveness by project location and sourcing category to optimize supplier recommendation
- Building up a multiple dimensional database to develop global sourcing intelligence to support decision making
- Case study examples of sourcing equipment and modules from China for Hatch Australia projects
Paul Wang, Global Sourcing Director, Hatch
11:00 Panel discussion
Discovering and developing relationships with international suppliers
- Local vs. offshore suppliers and how to balance the mix
- How to factor in product superiority, long-term maintenance and life-cycle cost considerations into the selection process
- Considering different social and legal environments in developing nations and relevant legal obligations
- An outline of key legislation and international conventions that govern offshore procurement
Moderator:
Diane Jamieson, Contracts Manager Development Division, Woodside Energy
Panellists:
Kobus van der Wath, Founder and Group Managing Director, The Beijing Axis
Clive Nielsen, Contracts and Procurement Manager, GHD
Paul Wang, Global Sourcing Director, Hatch
BEST PRACTICE SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
11:40 Case study
How to establish a robust Contractor Safety Management (CSM)
strategy
- How procurement plays a leading role in aligning all business units to the harmonised Workplace Health & Safety legislation
- Establishing clear accountability for CSM across every contractor and create absolute clarity on responsibilities
- Categorising contractors according to risk to simplify CSM initiatives
- Ensuring contractors have appropriate insurance and safety credentials to operate safely on-site
- Systematically reviewing the safety performance of contractors on a frequency commensurate with their risk category and tenure to track compliance
David Staples, Chief Procurement Officer, Caltex Australia
12:10 Networking lunch
13:10 Case study
Negotiating stronger contracts to drive contract compliance
- How to dictate terms, pricing levels and obligations across all supplier contacts
- Implementing and using a contract management strategy based around a contract management system
- Actively managing the entire supplier lifecycle to ensure compliance throughout
Clive Nielsen, Contracts and Procurement Manager, GHD
MAXIMISING LOCAL SUPPLIER OPPORTUNITIES
13:40 Case study
Building procurement policies to enhance Indigenous supplier
opportunities at Mermaid Marine Australia
- How to design and initiate an Indigenous supplier engagement strategy
- Considering the benefits of moving beyond direct employment to focus on engaging Indigenous owned enterprises
- Unpacking supply contracts to create opportunities for Indigenous business whilst maintaining strong relationships with legacy suppliers
- Case study examples of successful Indigenous supplier engagement at Mermaid Marine Australia
Jim Atkinson, Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, Mermaid Marine Australia
14:10 Afternoon tea
14:40 Panel discussion
How to enhance supplier diversity to build supply chain value and
strengthen social license
- Identifying and utilising products and services from various small businesses and diverse business enterprises
- Providing comprehensive information to partners on business requirements, practices and procedures
- Working closely with partners to qualify expectations and achieve seamless execution
- Ensuring impartiality throughout the qualification and award process
Moderator:
Diane Jamieson, Contracts Manager Development Division, Woodside Energy
Panellists:
John Abraham, Principal, Abraham et al
Jim Atkinson, Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, Mermaid Marine Australia
Derek Flucker, Chair, Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration
Chris Pretorius, Manager - ProjectConnect and REPS, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia
THE LAST WORD
15:10 Oil & Gas Procurement Leaders Forum – a review of proceedings and
key takeaways from the official event advisory panel
- What are the key messages from the conference?
- What are the implications for PSCM professionals in the oil and gas industry?
- Which common goals have emerged that could become a focus for procurement leaders?
Moderator:
Diane Jamieson, Contracts Manager, Development Division, Woodside Energy
Panellists:
Beth Gutweiler, Senior Supply Chain Manager - Asia Pacific, Halliburton
Chris Pretorius, Manager - ProjectConnect and REPS, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia
Jody Rowe, Principal, Rowe Strategic Management Group
15:50 Closing remarks from the Chair
16:00 Close of conference