Michael Alp shares career advice, his thoughts for suppliers considering bidding for government contracts, and what he believes is New Zealand’s greatest contribution to the procurement community.
Key dates
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Event – How technology is rewriting the Procurement Playbook
Have you ever wondered what happens when you blend the fast-paced world of technology and AI sourcing with the latest procuretech trends?
Join the Wellington branch of CIPS Australia and New Zealand as they partner with Procurement Excellence Forum (PEF) to look at software solutions that are shaping modern procurement on the global stage.
The event is free for CIPS members. PEF members can redeem a free ticket by selecting a ‘non-member ticket’ and using discount code PEF100.
The venue has limited capacity so don’t miss out and book now.
Wednesday 20 August, 5pm–6:30pm, Mayfair House, Wellington.
News and updates
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Focus on Procurement interview – Michael Alp of New Zealand Government Procurement
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Update on Procure Connect and Online Panel Directory
Part of: Procurement newsNew Zealand Government Procurement is working on multiple system development initiatives at the moment. Some of the changes will affect the way agencies use All-of-Government (AoG) contracts.
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Knowledge Hour – Michael Alp
Part of: All-of-Government Procurement news Training SyndicatedKnowledge Hour recap: Michael Alp, General Manager, of New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP)
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Focus on Procurement interview – Barbara Allen of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University
Part of: Procurement newsBarbara talks about their first taste of procurement – training in logistics in the Canadian military, what sort of tool AI could be for procurement, and the role influence is having in the procurement community.
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Graduates thrive swimming with sharks
Part of: Procurement news TrainingFor most of us, swimming with sharks in a tank is not something we would do. But New Zealand Government Procurement (NZGP) graduates dove right into it in June.