09:00 Registration
09:30 Presentation- Supplier diversity
Lindsay Maguire, Head of Small Business Policy, Cabinet Office
09:55 Panel Discussion - Procurement professional vs Supplier relationship
The interdependence of procurement professionals and suppliers may be one of the key drivers to achieve innovation, highlight niche opportunities and ensure a responsible procurement strategy. How best can both parties foster relationships with the aim of contributing towards environmental, economic and social objectives, while maximising competitive advantage.
Nikki Hunter, Head of Procurement, National Citizens Trust
Jim Carter, Commercial Director, Ministry of Defence
10:30 Networking break
11:00 Pre-arranged 1-1 meetings
There will be personalised agendas with your individual meeting schedules.
12:35 Panel Discussion - Three P’s to tackle human rights issues in supply chains
Globalisation and global sourcing opportunities have highlighted the occurrence of unacceptable issues in supply chains; modern day slavery, human rights violations and health and safety issues. Businesses and procurement professionals have a critical influence over suppliers and are establishing business systems to deal with these risks. Learn how human rights can be addressed using appropriate policies, processes and planning.
Tom Hyner, Commercial Deputy Director, Department for International Trade
13:10 Lunch & networking
14:00 Pre-arranged 1-1 meetings
There will be personalised agendas with your individual meeting schedules.
15:35 Networking break
15:55 Panel Discussion - Social value: driving change one procurement process at a time
The economic downturn, budget cuts, caps on spending means that public buyers are under pressure to buy more for less but despite this, organisations can work with their suppliers to drive social and economic growth. This session will highlight how to creatively use supply chains to do good.
Andrew Roper, Head of Procurement, The Salvation Army
Jonathan Jones, Director of Procurement and Insurance, University of Birmingham
Ben Carpenter, CEO,Social Value
Peter Schofield, Head of Integrated Commissioning and Procurement, Manchester City Council
16:30 Supply chain transparency: Addressing corruption
Financial loss, distortion of competition, reduction in the quality, sustainability and security of supply are a few implications of corruption in contracting. What best practices and practical approaches can be used to implement internal policies that work?
16:50 Panel Discussion - Technology and innovation to make procurement more sustainable
Resourceful insights into the role of technology and innovation in driving the sustainability agenda. Practical applications on how emerging tech; artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotic process automation, digitisation tools etc can be used in combating supply chain risks, ensuring traceability and transparency.
Rachael Colley, Head of Procurement Solutions and Innovation, NHS Shared Business Services
Emelda McBirney, Head of Procurement, Marie Curie
17:20 Drinks & networking
18:00 Finish
*Please note this agenda is subject to change
