AUPN Procurement Leaders Workshop 2025 Conference

August 14th - 15th, 2025

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The Future of Procurement Tools & AI

This session will explore the impact of technology, including AI, on procurement, focusing on areas like sourcing, contract management, and supplier risk. We’ll hear from UoM about their journey in developing a business case for AI adoption, including key learnings. A panel discussion with universities such as ANU and RMIT will share insights on building a procurement tech business case and explore use cases like chatbots and predictive analytics. The session will conclude with on-table discussions on the opportunities and challenges of Generative AI in procurement, plus next steps for the sector.

Featuring

James Anderson

Head of Purchasing Services University of Melbourne

James Anderson is the Head of Purchasing Services at The University of Melbourne, where he leads the Purchasing Desk team in supporting staff withmarket engagements. He is currently exploring AI to expedite procurementprocesses, aiming to empower staff to perform ...

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Fajib Manoly

CPO RMIT

 AUPN Technology & Innovation Program Lead

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Matt Hawkins

Director Procurement University of Melbourne

AUPN Technology & Innovation Program Lead

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