Mining Procurement and Supply East Coast

Maximizing Mining Capabilities with Effective Procurement and Supply Strategies

The mining industry has gone through some volatile and turbulent times over the past 12 months, but the outlook for the next 12 months is more consistent. A lot of mining companies are using this time as an opportunity to restructure, standardize processes and to prepare for the industry to pick up again. And one of the key focus areas is cost optimization, focusing on CAPEX and OPEX without compromising safety and project delivery.

From the general challenges the mining industry is facing, to very specific procurement challenges around performance management, project financing, improving strategic sourcing and category management – this event is the only event in Australia specifically designed for you. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to get real in-depth insights from your peers on how to improve procurement and sourcing processes in the current climate.

Mining IQ is proud to announce the 6th event in this series, the Mining Procurement & Supply East Coast 2014 event.

Mining industry leaders will present case studies on optimizing cost; performance management of suppliers and how to invest in your people ensure your business is ready for the times ahead.

Based on our extensive research with senior-level mining procurement professionals from across Australia we built the conference program around the key strategies on how to achieve effective mining procurement and supply management:

• Performance Managing Suppliers, Contractors and EPCMs to Build a Sustainable Workforce
• Going Back to Basics by Setting and Tacking Effective Metrics and KPIs
• Standardizing Procurement Processes to Maximize Efficiency and Compliance
• Moving towards End-to-End Category Management to Increase Efficiency and Delivery of Partnerships
• The Role of Procurement in Today’s Mining Organization
• Implementing Effective Contract Management Systems to Increase Transparency with Contractors and Tenders
• Making the Most of the Key Enabler Cost Optimization without Compromising on Safety or Quality
• Outsourcing Non-Core/Non-Production Processes to Increase Bottom-Line Performance while Decreasing Risk
• Moving towards Proactive Supplier Management with Effective Performance and Relationship Management