About the Awards Sponsors

The Australasian Procurement and Construction Council Inc (APCC) is the peak council of departments responsible for procurement, construction and asset management policy for the Australian, State and Territory governments and the New Zealand Government. Papua New Guinea is an associate member.

The APCC has established itself as a national reference point for both government and industry on best practices, principles and emerging issues in procurement, construction and asset management disciplines.

The APCC forum is a catalyst for knowledge sharing, intelligence gathering and has the information networks to draw on for innovative business solutions for jurisdictions to deliver expected targets, savings and outcomes. The APCC collective continues to strengthen relationships with government partners and other stakeholders to promote a consistent and coordinated national approach to government procurement.
www.apcc.gov.au

Basware is the global leader in purchase-to-pay solutions with more than 1,500 customers and over 1,000,000 users around the world, with a growing presence in Australia and APAC. Our solutions include Invoice Automation, Procurement and Connectivity services for buyer-supplier collaboration.

Basware Procurement Solutions deliver a reliable way to improve spend compliance and make cost savings throughout your procurement cycle – including sourcing, contract management, day-to-day purchasing and supplier connectivity.
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 Basware as a leader in eProcurement Solutions in The Forrester Wave™: eProcurement Solutions, Q1 2011. “Basware scored particularly well for its broad category support and supplier enablement and integration capability”.
www.basware.com 

Fieldglass provides the leading Vendor Management System (VMS) technology to procure and manage contingent workers and services such as Statement of Work projects. Fieldglass developed the first unified technology platform to help achieve procurement efficiencies and provide total visibility into the requisition to check process. From executives and procurement leaders to HR personnel and hiring managers,

Fieldglass helps customers in nearly 70 countries realise greater efficiencies, control spend, improve quality and enforce compliance. Customers span industries including financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, high technology and telecommunications, and include companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Monsanto, salesforce.com and GlaxoSmithKline. www.fieldglass.com

At OfficeMax® we focus on you; our products and thinking help you do your best work.

When you buy your office products, technology needs, furniture or medical, café and cleaning supplies from OfficeMax®, you can be assured of a relevant range from a dedicated support team who demonstrate understanding, transparency and integrity in the way they do business.

Our extensive distribution network ensures next business day delivery to the majority of metropolitan areas nationwide. Together with our online ordering and tracking system, OrderMax®, you’ll have access to real-time stock availability for over 10,000 products, as well as full visibility on your order status so you can track your delivery from our door to yours.

For more information on how we can help you, call 136 MAX (136 629) or visit www.officemax.com.au

ProcureNet is the most recognised and trusted name in Procurement and Supply Chain recruitment, having specialised in our profession for 17 years.

We are true specialists, with a sole focus on Procurement and Supply Chain positions across every industry sector. ProcureNet consultants have first-hand knowledge of your requirements and this translates into an expert team, committed to finding the right person for your needs.

ProcureNet is proud to once again be sponsoring the award for Young Procurement Professional of the Year in 2011, as we strongly encourage professional recognition for the young leaders of our profession.
www.ProcureNet.com.au

Vertical Talent – your most trusted partner for Procurement and Supply Chain recruitment.

Founded in 2005 as the first specialist procurement recruitment company in Australia, Vertical Talent reduces the risks associated with making an external hire by applying proven and trusted methodologies.
At its heart, Vertical Talent is a boutique agency focusing on cultivating partnerships with select clients and high caliber candidates, with the added benefit of a global backing through Drake International which dramatically extends our reach and capability through global resources and advanced technologies.

Our focus is on finding the right balance between the technical and soft skills - we seek people who are the best fit; and we pride ourselves on our industry expertise and depth of knowledge in best practice, ethical recruitment and the procurement and supply chain industry as a whole. www.verticaltalent.com.au

 

Hudson RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) is a leader locally and globally in the design, implementation and management of innovative and flexible recruitment solutions for permanent and contingent recruitment. We work with some of Australia’s leading orgnisations including Origin Energy, Perpetual, Johnson & Johnson, Sensis, sanofi and Medibank.
 
Each solution is tailored to the unique needs of our client, enabling them to source quality talent quickly,  achieve process efficiencies, gain visibility and control around their workforce and spend and importantly, put in place strategies to reduce their total recruitment costs.  

http://au.hudson.com/
 
  

 
Australia’s leading, independent travel management company QBT is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Jetset Travelworld Group (JTG), developing tailored travel solutions to meet the needs of corporate businesses and government agencies. Through strategic partnerships, QBT offers added value through innovation and customised products and services – delivered by a dedicated, experienced and passionate team.
 
QBT’s investment in technology has delivered improved reporting with two self-booking tools (Amadeus e-Travel Management and SERKO Online) allowing customisation and choice. A new payment gateway also delivers enhanced data reporting for all cards. We have expanded our product range to deliver full procurement programs through UNIGLOBE, as well as QBT Connect - reducing risk and delivering efficiencies through traveller location and communication capabilities directly to your mobile. 
 
 http://www.qantas.com.au/content/dyn/qbt/index

The Faculty is a management consultancy focused exclusively on procurement and supply management.  

Our services include:

• Consulting – elevating and embedding strategy, process and system performance 
• Training and people development – lifting technical, commercial & leadership skills 
• Roundtables and networks – creating vibrant knowledge networks to leverage market intelligence and innovative practice

The combination of services is unique in the market and enables The Faculty to deliver leading-practice solutions that are simple, actionable and self-sustaining.

With a 10 year reputation for professionalism, delivery excellence and continuous innovation, The Faculty’s helps generate value for our clients long after the project deliverables are formally completed. 

www.thefaculty.com.au