Episodes

Tuesday May 27, 2025
Professionalising procurement, part 1: recognition as a value driver
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
In this CIPS Futures podcast mini-series brought to you by the CIPS ANZ team, CIPS Australia & New Zealand general manager Charlotte Payne hosts Julia Pickworth and Richard Windeyer, co-heads of the Australian Public Service Commission's Procurement and Contract Management (PCM) Profession, launched in 2024. What is the PCM Profession and why now? How will the initiative drive capability to accelerate the professionalisation of the workforce? And what is Julia and Richard's vision for the future of Australian procurement and contract management professionals?
Plus, ever thought of buying submarines and robots? Public sector procurement might be the place for you...
Further reading:
- About the Australian Public Service Commission's Procurement and Contract Management Profession
- CIPS welcomes the announcement of Procurement and Contract Management as a professional stream
- CIPS ANZ regional hub
- Make CIPS your career companion - become a member
Have you seen the new and improved CIPS Professional Register? The directory shares the professional status of procurement and supply chain practitioners around the world, and you can now personalise your profile with specialisms and expertise.