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Webinar: Demystifying Public Procurement

Date:   Dec 03, 2024
Time:   12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:  

Online National

DEMYSTIFYING PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: Value, Growth, and Impact to Action

DATE: 

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

TIME: 

Noon - 1 pm MT

CPD:

2 Credits

LOCATION:

Virtual via Zoom

PRICE:

Member: $25 +tax 

Non-Member: $50 +tax

Student Affiliates: Complimentary
ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATORS

Unlock the future of supply chain management with our Supply Chain Innovators Webinar Series. Designed for professionals eager to drive innovation and create positive change, this series offers modern strategies and real-world insights to transform your supply chain operations. Each session features expert speakers and practical solutions to help you optimize processes, adopt new technologies, enhance collaboration, and drive performance across your supply chains. 
WEBINAR OVERVIEW

Join us for an enlightening webinar that breaks down the barriers of understanding public procurement and showcases the true value it brings to our communities. "Demystifying Public Procurement: Value, Growth, and Impact" aims to dispel common myths about public sector procurement and shed light on what it entails, the benefits it brings to Canadians, and the promising career opportunities it holds. 

Canada's public sector is vast and diverse, accounting for a significant part of the national economy. With thousands of organizations and millions of employees, the Canadian public sector plays a crucial role in delivering services that touch the lives of all Canadians. Understanding public procurement is essential to appreciating how our tax dollars are allocated, how crucial public services are sourced, and how value is delivered to our communities. 

This webinar will feature prominent public procurement leaders who will share their experiences and insights on how public procurement is transforming in Canada and the impact it has on our economy and communities. Discover how public procurement professionals make a difference every day and explore opportunities for growth and career development within this impactful field. 

Don't miss this chance to learn about the true scope and significance of public procurement, meet leaders in the field, and connect with fellow professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of public sector supply chain management. 

Register now to secure your spot and gain insights into the exciting world of public procurement! 
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Breda Cormack

BREDA CORMACK

Over the last 24 years, Breda has worked across Canada attaining experience in both the private and public sectors. She speaks four languages and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alberta and a Master of Laws from York University.  Breda has worked with Supply Chain Canada since 2016 as an instructor in the SCC Professional Designation program and is currently the Manager of Procurement Services in Sturgeon County and sessional professor at Grant MacEwan University in Alberta.


Chris Hancock

CHRIS HANCOCK

 Christopher Hancock, SCMP, is a distinguished senior leader with more than 25 years of experience in public procurement, strategic sourcing, and vendor management within provincial and federal sectors. In their role as Senior Director of Global Procurement and Environmental Programs at Destination Canada, Christopher drives innovative global procurement strategies and champions environmental sustainability, ensuring operational efficiency and impactful results.

Renowned for visionary leadership, Christopher has a proven track record in negotiating complex, high-value contracts and managing procurement programs with substantial financial significance. A passionate advocate for environmental sustainability, they leverage their extensive expertise to educate and inspire future professionals, offering actionable insights into the complexities of public procurement.


Grace Laminski

GRACE LAMINSKI

Grace Laminski is the current Manager of Supply Chain & Fleet Services at the Alberta Energy Regulator, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she oversees all supply chain and contract management activities within the organization. Her professional journey before this role was rooted in diverse sectors, including energy, public education, commercial aviation, and manufacturing, providing her with a rich background in these fields.


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