Having been selected as the new nuclear partner to Great British Energy, it is an exciting time for Rolls-Royce SMR. Yet one that will require the procurement and supply function to rapidly develop its capacity and capability. Where does it develop pathways of competency to manage future expectations? And how do you identify which skills to focus on? 

Hear how Rolls-Royce SMR has invested in its procurement function by benchmarking itself against the CIPS Global Standard and learn how you could use the same Standard to create a new pathway of progression for yourself and your wider team.

In a VUCA world, strong supplier partnerships are the foundation of resilient supply chains. An effective supplier relationship management (SRM) programme is foundational to driving value, managing performance and ensuring long-term visibility. What does best practice SRM look like? How can you become more accessible to do business with by make onboarding and performance monitoring seamless? And, how do you build a compelling business case for investing in your SRM capabilities

Learn the core components of a successful SRM programme and how you get buy-in to invest in tools can transform supplier relationships into strategic partnerships.

Session supported by Kodiak Hub

The global risk landscape is shifting and procurement and supply professionals must develop strong visibility of the supply chain risks they are exposed to. How can procurement, risk and compliance work closer together? What are the evolving risks to be aware of? And how can you embed a risk management culture into every stage of the supplier lifecycle? 

Learn how a leading advertising and media agency has integrated risk and procurement functions to develop a strategic supplier due diligence programme. Followed by a discussion to explore practical ways of managing evolving risks.

Session supported by Atamis

The Procurement Act 2023 was designed to transform the way public-sector procurement is carried out in the UK. Six months into the new regime, what changes are we seeing so far? How are contracting authorities setting themselves up for success to take advantage of new mechanisms such as the competitive flexible procedure and pre-market engagement? And what is the view from those on the frontline? 

The Cabinet Office’s Lindsay Maguire shared her reflections on the Act’s impact so far; hear how (and why) a major county council underwent a governance refresh; and understand how housing associations are working together to drive best practice across the sector.