WA Branch - AI in Procurement: An Update

Join the WA Committee at an event sponsored by Infosys Portland, one of Australia’s founding procurement consultancies. This session is designed for Procurement and Supply professionals eager to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of AI.

In this engaging presentation and discussion, we will explore:

• Framing the AI Opportunity for Procurement

• What Now? Current Procurement AI Applications

• Barriers and How to Overcome Them

Our event speakers will highlight the most promising and emerging use cases, share real-world applications, and offer our perspective on what’s over the horizon for AI in procurement.

This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow procurement leaders, gain actionable insights, and be part of shaping the future of procurement in WA.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday 6 November 2025

🕒 Time: 7:30am - 9:30am

📍 Location: Infosys Portland - Level 29, 221 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Event Programme:

7:30am - Arrival and Registration
8:00am - Welcome - CIPS Committee / Chair 
8:15am - Presentation
9:15am - Q&A
9:30am - Post-Event Networking
10:00am - Event Closure

Event Speakers:

Rachel Feenstra - Director, Infosys Portland

An experienced procurement leader with global experience in both consulting and industry. Rachel is redefining the procurement profession and the ’Next-Gen’ Procurement offering for Infosys Portland Globally. 

Trevor Clancy - Director, Infosys Portland

With 25+ years procurement consulting experience across ANZ, Europe and the US with clients across all major sectors, Trevor has a passion for delivering positive, sustainable operational outcomes as part of business transformation and cost improvement programmes. 

John Hatton, FCIPS - Director, Infosys Portland

John is a senior procurement leader with extensive international and solid FTSE100/ASX50 Exec level experience, John has worked across a variety of industries and has private, consulting and public sector credentials. 

Thank you to Infosys Portland or sponsoring this event, providing the venue, food and beverages.

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