Wellington Branch - How technology is rewriting the Procurement Playbook

Join the Wellington committee as they partner with Procurement Excellence Forum (PEF) for a session covering the following topics:

• What happens when you blend the fast-paced world of technology and AI sourcing with the latest procuretech trends?

• Practical lessons and insights from Esby & Co's work with a wide range of their clients in Australia and New Zealand, including large enterprise and growth businesses

• A candid look at software solutions that are shaping modern procurement on the global stage

This session will be designed to spark ideas, challenge assumptions and get you thinking like the next-gen procurement professional.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025

🕒 Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm (NZST)

📍 Location: Mayfair House - 44-52 The Terrace, Wellington


Event Programme: 

5:00pm - Guest Arrival
5:20pm - Short Speech from CIPS Chair and PEF Representative
5:30pm - Presentation by Sarah Blackie- CFO & Founder, Esby & Co
6:30pm - Event Closure

Event Speaker:

Sarah Blackie - CFO & Founder, Esby & Co

Esby & Co is a specialist consultancy helping leaders design world-leading partnerships and procurement experiences. Based in New Zealand, we support clients across NZ and Australia in navigating complex technology and transformation environments.

Organisations work with us for our strategic and commercial intelligence, our leadership in Lean-Agile Procurement, and our ability to align teams around outcomes that matter. We use tech-enabled and people-centric approaches to unlock clarity, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate delivery.

Esby & Co was established in 2019. We reshape how people engage with their customers, suppliers and the ecosystem in which they operate. We are growing our team of trusted and influential advisors doing bigger and better things to support our clients in Australasia and beyond.

Whether you are a CIPS member, PEF member or neither, everyone is welcome - food and beverages will be provided.

This event is in partnership with Procure Excellence Forum.

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