PASA Connect
Women In Procurement
7th March 2025, 12pm until 2.30pm AEDT | Online
Celebrating International Women’s Day on 7th March, PASA Connect will be running an online 2.5 hour webinar in line with this year’s theme of “Inspiring Inclusion”.
True to the theme, there is no charge to attend this event and attendance is open to all genders and to PASA Connect members and non-members alike.
Webinar is open for all – not just women!
Programme.
12.00pm
12.10pm
What’s the best path for women to grow their careers in procurement today? Is it qualifications, taking on special projects, broadening experience or sharpening soft skills? Perhaps it’s all about preparation and strategic planning? Imelda will unpack the key strategies for career growth.
MC - Imelda Walsh, Director, Birmont Group
12.25pm
Is procurement a truly good place for professional women to work? Of course it is! Yet, according to Copilot it’s not accurate to say that women are inherently better at procurement, but what does Copilot know!
So, how can women be more effective in playing to their true strengths to be even better at procurement?
Fiona Nissen FCIPS, Director – New Zealand, ArcBlue
1.00pm
White-collar workers were at the forefront of the work-from-home revolution during and after the pandemic. And many have built new lives which rely on ‘being-home’ at certain times. Procurement people are no exception. Perhaps more so for women? So how best to manage the growing C suite demands for a return to the office – and increasingly full-time or for 4dpw in many organisations.
Merilyn Speiser, Managing Principal, Catalina Consultants & HR Advisor, Association of Consulting Architects (ACA)
1.20pm
What is the reality of transitioning from a maternity leave to a full-time procurement role in a fast-growing international firm post-acquisition. And, more pertinently, how can you best manage a return to a busy buying job with a new baby? Is working from home essential maybe? Or a distraction?
Sumi Oetomo, Strategic Sourcing Manager, BLOCK (inc AFTERPAY)
1.40pm
In this fast-paced session, Sue-Ella will share five practical strategies to make the most of professional networks, tailored for women in the procurement sector.
Learn how to expand your influence, strengthen relationships, and leverage networks to challenge traditional ways of thinking and create new opportunities. Whether you’re just starting or looking to enhance your current approach, this session will provide actionable tips to grow and sustain a network that works for you.
Sue-Ella Prodonovich, Principal, Prodonovich Advisory – Profile development for women professionals
2.00pm
2.30pm
Speakers.
Anne Gret
A seasoned Strategic Sourcing and Procurement professional currently employed within the government sector. With over 23 years of experience, Anne has transitioned from collaborating with tier 1 management consulting firms to specializing in procurement across diverse industries, including Government, Universities, Healthcare, Aged Care, Management Consulting, and Retail. Outside of work, Anne proudly fulfils the role of a full-time single parent to my energetic eleven-year-old son, balancing his pursuits in sports with her passion for outdoor activities like hiking and running. Anne’s love for motivational literature and strong faith serve as constant sources of inspiration and guidance in both her personal and professional life
