March 31, 2010

NWUPC Annual Conference 2010, The University of Manchester, Tuesday 30th March

Thank you to all delegates and exhibitors that attended the NWUPC Annual Conference and made it such a success.

NWUPC would also like to thank the The University of Manchester for being the perfect host for the event and ensuring the day ran smoothly.

Below are the presentations from the Conference.

Conference Programme

Trends and Challenges in Procurement Presentation, What You Measure,
Twin Roles of Outsourcing, Alligning Strategy & Supplier Relationships
Professor Paul Cousins, The University of Manchester

Sustainable Procurement Centre of Excellence Presentation
Janine Hamilton, Sustainable Procurement Project Manager

Achieving Value by Working with Suppliers Presentation
Florence Gregg, Procurement Consultant

Keeping Within the New EU Law Presentation
Martin Vincent, Head of Education Division, Mace & Jones

Parabalis - The Sector's E-Procurement System Presentation
Victoria Womersley, Supplier Adoption Projects Officer, Parabalis, Hilary Holt, Head of Strategic Purchasing, Lancaster University

A Senior Management Team View of Procurement in HEIs Presentation
Andrew Neal, Chief Operating Officer, Lancaster University