Join the QLD Committee and professionals in the procurement and supply profession as Dr Stefan Gassner, Managing Director at Grosvenor discusses the latest Annual Procurement Research, Stronger Together: The Secret to the Success of Better Practice Procurement Teams.

The research uncovers the key traits that distinguish highly mature procurement teams and the practices that fuel their success:

Discover where your team sits on the procurement maturity curve.
Learn actionable strategies to elevate your team’s procurement maturity.
Align procurement with your organisation’s strategic goals.
Advance your team’s capabilities.
Unlock the secrets of better practice procurement and drive meaningful impact.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday 13 February 2025

🕒 Time: 7:00am - 8:30am (AEST)

📍 Location: Blackbird Bar, Dining & Events - 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane

Event Programme:

7:00am - Registration and Arrival
7:15am - Welcome from CIPS Committee/Chair
7:30am - Presentation Starts including breakfast
7:50am - Presentation Concludes with Q&A and Networking
8:30am - Event Close

Speaker:

Dr Stefan Gassner - Managing Director, Grosvenor

Dr. Gassner serves as the Managing Director of Grosvenor, a boutique management consultancy dedicated to enabling Australian organisations perform at their best. Leading a team of visible experts in procurement, property, and public sector advisory, he combines strategic insights with practical solutions to drive impactful outcomes for clients.

With over a decade of national and international experience in supply chain, procurement, and commercial management, Dr. Gassner is a results-driven leader who has worked with more than 80 of Australia’s largest organisations to transform procurement functions, execute high-stakes sourcing projects, and implement performance management processes. He has also developed the Spend Analysis Tool (SPAT), an innovative AI-powered solution that provides procurement professionals with unparalleled visibility into their spend data.

Dr. Gassner thrives on tackling complex challenges, and his clients appreciate his exceptional communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based consulting approach. As a way of contributing to the procurement community, he leads Grosvenor’s Annual Procurement Research. The 2024 research focuses on helping teams identify their position on the procurement maturity curve and offering clear pathways to elevate their performance.

Driven by a commitment to delivering tangible results and fostering growth, Dr. Gassner is a trusted partner to organisations seeking to achieve excellence in their operations.

Thank you to Grosvenor for sponsoring this event, providing the venue, food and beverages.

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