May 22-23, 2025 | Formosa Resort, Beachlands, Auckland
The inaugural CPO EXCHANGE – New Zealand .
A two-day strategic conversation for CPOs in New Zealand at an invitation-only senior level retreat hosted by PASA
A premier event for procurement leaders.
The CPO Exchange enters its 14th year as a premier event for procurement leaders to gather and engage in a high-level content program spanning two days.
With a relaxing retreat atmosphere, attendees participate in round table discussions on current challenges and collaborate in a dynamic learning environment.
Where
Formosa Resort, Beachlands, Auckland
When
22-23rd May 2025
Programme.
Day 1
9.00am
Welcome, introduction & housekeeping
Lesley Wardropper, Managing Director, PASA
9.10am
A brief explanation of the event format and culture of the CPO Exchange event, including Chatham House Rules, as a senior level retreat.
An introduction to the “ECT” theme of the event and the potential this brings to procurement work in the short term …
Jonathan Dutton FCIPS, MC and Moderator
9.45am
Navigating the uncertain, complex and volatile global economy is tough. Asia-Pacific is not immune and perhaps even more vulnerable given its critical role in global supply chains.
Sticky inflation, higher interest rates, cost-of-living questions, currency volatility and geopolitical tensions, including in the Middle East, needs an eyes wide open approach to ensure global sourcing still provides value-for-money as well as surety of supply and manageable risk levels.
What is the economic outlook regionally and globally? What are the top 3 risks facing the global economy? Which countries can we predict, with some certainty, will create questions and supply threats downstream? How should this influence your NZ INBOUND supply-chain management strategies?
Includes Q&A …
Katrina Ell, Director and Lead Economist for APAC – Moody’s Analytics
10.30am
Coffee Break and Networking
11.00am
Recent global research from THE HACKETT GROUP included a significantly larger slice of data from the ANZ region for only the second time – offering a direct comparison between ANZ v RoW priorities for CPOs
This research also offered real direction on key short-term priorities, but interestingly also offered some encouragement and indications for the longer-term leadership of the procurement function.
Elizabeth Zucker, Senior Procurement Advisor, The Hackett Group
12.00pm
Sam will explore the key procurement challenges of efficiency, collaboration, and transparency, offering insights from both private and public sector experiences, along with the role of technology and AI in addressing them. She will highlight real-world examples of success and failure, emphasising the transformative benefits when these challenges are effectively managed, such as: cost savings, stronger partnerships, and public trust.
Samantha Durban, Partner KPMG
12.45pm
LUNCH break and networking time
1.30pm
- What are the greatest supply risks we currently face in NZ ?
- What are the practical implications of the tariff driven trade wars on NZ supply lines?
- What are the best risk mitigation strategies for NZ buyers?
CHAIR: Andrea Gregory
Meeting 1
1.30 – 2.00pm
Meeting 2
2.00 – 2.30pm
2.30pm
- The primary priorities? New laws, Māori, Net Zero, Social, DEI?
- Best strategies and the best business cases for action & resource?
- Examples of good practice to share – by topic
CHAIR: Jim Oxley
Meeting 3
2.30 – 3.00pm
Meeting 4
3.00 – 3.30pm
3.30pm
Afternoon Tea
3.45pm
- What are the real pros and cons of each ?
- What do stakeholders need and why?
- Which is right for you, and how best to decide?
CHAIR: David Bygrave
Meeting 5
3.45 – 4.15pm
Meeting 6
4.15 – 4.45pm
4.45pm
Presentation by NZPEF
Meeting 7
4.45 – 5.15pm
Meeting 8
5.15 – 5.45pm
5.00pm
Free time for most
5.45pm
Free time for all
7.00pm
Pre-dinner drinks
8.00pm to 10.00pm
The informal CPO Exchange dinner is an opportunity to unwind with your peers and be entertained by our special guest star. Always a relaxed and fun affair, the dinner is the networking highlight of the event and partners are welcome to attend. Dress is New Zealand smart-casual.
Day 2
6.30am to 8.30am
Informal Breakfast available for delegates in hotel dining room
Meetings 9
7.30 – 8.00am
Meetings 10
8.00 – 8.30am
8.30am
Includes executive summary of Day One with MC, Jonathan Dutton
Jonathan Dutton FCIPS, MC and Moderator
8.45am
Given challenges on multiple fronts such as the imperative of navigating potential supply shortages, new laws to comply with, technology arcs, cost reduction and value-for-money goals as well as stronger policy outcomes from the supply side demanded by stakeholders, how do modern CPOs do it all? How do they respond to the leadership challenges facing them and bring benefits on so many fronts?
Ross Darrah, Founder and CEO, Pareto Toolbox
9.15am
Coffee refills and hotel check-out due by 10.30am please
9.30am
Procurement has made great inroads in recent times, and still CPO’s say their team should be engaged earlier by stakeholders. They also share that stakeholder perception within their organisation is not truly aligned with the real capability and potential of the team. It doesn’t need to be this way.
Procurement is a corporate service team with a brand. This is a message that broadcasts the true value your team can bring the organisation into the future. If you don’t consciously build this brand, you can be sure your stakeholders will do it for you – and you may not like what they come up with!
Integral to the success of your brand, and the elevation of procurement in your organisation, will be the implementation of consistent and high value Procurement Business Partnering. This way of working will help your team demonstrate deep organisational alignment, provide high value advice as the central authority on procurement and be able to influence commercial decision-making at any level.
This short and practical workshop will unpack the principles required for CPO’s to create the brand of procurement in their organisation AND build consistent and repeatable business partnering that will drive your success.
William Pegg, Managing Director, Synthesis Group – BRISBANE
11.00am
Coffee break
11.15am
Paper and PDF-based invoicing will become less common as eInvoicing, backed by the New Zealand Government, becomes the norm. eInvoicing improves cashflow and productivity across the economy.
With more than 50,000 New Zealand businesses already registered for eInvoicing, and new procurement rules to transition government agencies and pay businesses faster, it’s a good idea for procurement leaders to be prepared.
Michael Alp, MBIE’s Chief Operating Officer
Meeting 11
11.15 – 11.45am
11.45am
New Zealand buys only the smallest volume in global terms, yet as a first-world, highly tech enabled economy, it demands the highest quality and state-of-the-art solutions – so, how can Kiwi procurement managers persuade the world’s largest and best suppliers to bother supplying little ole New Zealand, perhaps even below ‘minimum order’ quantity?
A short, practical, hands-on session designed to awaken our inner sales focus …
Jonathan Dutton FCIPS, MC – MELBOURNE
Meeting 12
11.45 – 12.15pm
Meeting 13
12.15 – 12.45PM
12.30pm
LUNCH and networking time
1.00pm
Sam will explore the key procurement challenges of efficiency, collaboration, and transparency, offering insights from both private and public sector experiences, along with the role of technology and AI in addressing them. She will highlight real-world examples of success and failure, emphasising the transformative benefits when these challenges are effectively managed, such as: cost savings, stronger partnerships, and public trust.
CHAIR & PRESENTERS
Samantha Durban, Partner, KPMG
Mair Brooks, Partner, KPMG – New Zealand
Meeting 14
1.00 – 1.30PM
Meeting 15
1.30 – 2.00PM
2.15pm
1. What does DMWL look like in practice? What examples of success can we share?
2. What core strategies are useful for busy procurement teams?
Eg: Self-serve or guided buying systems, internal consultancy role, using consultants/contractors v staff, utilising aggregators,
3. What do the compromises look like really, the risks, and the likely costs of less resources?
CHAIR: Andy Lee
Meeting 16
2.00 – 2.30PM
3.00pm
Event ends and bump-out
3.00pm
Complimentary coach leaves for Auckland Airport (AKL) airport for those leaving immediately [45 mins drive] – but the weekend commences for those that are staying on …
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The PASA conference was the best conference I had attended in many years – many practical advice and applications that my team and I can put to use straight away, a great investment of our time.
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