Newsletter 2013

Ever-growing role in procurement…

• CIPS Hong Kong Branch Events

• Career/Professional Development – Best Student Awards 2012

• CPD Alliance Survey: Gen Y and Z – Characteristics & Preferences at Workplace

• CIPS Class of Membership

• Training courses – China & Hong Kong

• Contact Us – CIPS Hong Kong Branch

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Who’s Who at CIPS Hong Kong

Chairlady: Ms. Carrie Lau Vice Chairman: Mr. John Burchett Secretary: Ms. Grace Tsang Treasurer: Mr. Sam Tseng Membership: Mr. Raymond Lee Career Development Committee: Ms. Cora Keung (Chairlady), Ms .Ceci Wong, Mr. William Chan Professional Development Committee: Mr. Jeffrey Wong (Chairman), Mr. Burnley Lam, Mr. Henry Cheung, Mr. Ricky Lam (CIPSY) Event Committee: Mr. Raymond Goh (Chairman), Ms. Suki Kwan, Ms. Nicola Or (CIPSY) Publicity Committee: Ms. Sylvia Lam (Chairlady), Mr. Eric Law (CIPSY), Ms. Rainie Lam (CIPSY) Advisory Board: Ms. Anna Lin, Mr. C.Y. Lee, Mr. Elman Lam, Ms. Josephine Kea, Mr. Paul Ng, Mr. Richard May, Mr. Ted Hsiung

Welcome to our 2013 newsletter. In this issue, we are

delighted to share with you some of the activities

organized by our Branch with assistance of CIPS (Youth

Forum) (“CIPSY”).

As Hong Kong has moved away from being a

manufacturing base, it has evolved a role as a "Global

Supply Chain & Sourcing Hub" and in particular for

apparel in the worldwide market. In response to the

changes of the marketplace, CIPS is well positioned to

support this role with training, qualifications and

development of organizations by a variety of services.

Young purchasing professionals are being groomed with

CIPS support of local institutions that deliver accredited

degree and sub-degree programmes such as CityU,

PolyU, IVE, etc.

Last but not least, with developing economies emerging in

the region there is further globalization of the profession,

thus the need for qualified purchasing and sourcing

professionals has never been greater. Having

professional credentials on purchasing and supply

management will become increasingly important and

continue to be the major focus.

Grace Tsang - Secretary The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (Hong Kong Branch)

In this Issue...

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Events… Procurement Conference, AGM and Networking Dinner on 17 November 2012

Theme: “Deliver value through Strategic Procurement”

Guest Speakers: Mr. Michael Richards, Purchasing Manager – Fuel, Cathay Pacific Airways

Mr. Kenny Lau, Vendor Compliance and Quality Manager, Commonwealth Bank Group

Photo with Mr. Kenny Lau Photo with Mr. Michael Richards

Key branch officers reported 2012 Branch activities in AGM to the members.

Photo with

Mr. David Noble, CEO, CIPS (2nd from Right)

Mr. Chris Gallagher, Director of Strategic Development (middle)

together with CIPS HK Branch Officers

CPO Networking Dinner on 19 November 2012

Networking dinner in the evening

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Photo with all participants at Headland Hotel, Cathay City

Networking Buffet on 9 March 2013

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Events…

Topic: “Detecting and counter-measuring of Irregularities”

Facilitator:

Mr. Joe Lee, Head of Advisory Services,

Corruption Prevention Dept., ICAC

Photo with Mr. Joe Lee

ICAC Workshop on 12 April 2013 Theme: "Supply risk in a complex global market place"

Guest Speakers:

Mr. Alex Gautier, Head of Fuel Purchasing,

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Mr. Ho Sing Mo, Chief Procurement Officer,

CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

Ms. Susan Siu, Head of Procurement,

Gammon Construction Limited

CPO Roundtable on 29 April 2013

Job Search Strategies & Career Planning on 8 June 2013

For mid-career procurement professionals

Guest Speakers: Mr. Chris Yung, Supply Chain Development Manager, TESCO,

and Ms. Winnie Wan, Partner, Derwent Executive

Photo with

Ms. Winnie Wan and Mr. Chris Yung

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Events… E-Procurement at MTR Corporation Seminar on 22 July 2013

Guest Speakers:

Mr. Martin Dunn, General Manager - Procurement & Contracts

Mr. Daniel Yu, Purchasing Manager - Property & Corporate Services

Ms. Ruby Wong, Manager - Purchasing (Corporate Services)

Ms. Becky Yuen, Manager - System and Logistics

Photo with Mr. Martin Dunn

Green tour visit to Ricoh on 20 August 2013

Guest Speaker:

Mr. Aaron Yim, Managing Director, Ricoh Hong Kong

Photo with Mr. Aaron Yim

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More than 70 participants

from over 30 organisations

attended the Sustainable

Procurement Roundtable

hosted by CLP and the

Chartered Institute of

Purchasing and Supply

(CIPS) on 13 September

2013.

“Believe in it, do it

progressively” Michael Pratt, Manager Purchase,

Airline Purchasing Department,

Cathay Pacific Airways

“Sustainability is a long term social development, think

about what kind of changes you would like to make” Pamela Mar, Project Director,

Fung (1937) Management Ltd

“Keep your eyes open” Cora Keung, Purchasing Manager – Property & Marketing,

MTR Corporation

Please give one piece of advice on sustainable procurement. MC for the Roundtable

Raymond Goh, Senior Manager – Partnering Contracts Development, CLP

“Everyone to take initiative to move one step

ahead.” SM Ho, Chief Procurement Officer, CLP

Cathay Pacific Airways, MTR, The Fung Group and CLP presented their sustainable

procurement practices, followed by a highly interactive discussion forum.

Events… CIPS Sustainable Procurement Roundtable at CLP

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Career / Professional Development… CIPS (HK Branch) Best Student Awards 2012 Objective: To appreciate the outstanding performance of full-time post-secondary students in purchasing & supply chain management disciplines on both academic achievement and professional engagement. Sponsored by: CLP Power, Hong Kong Bank, Gammon Construction, MTR Corporation Awards:

School Talks

LEVEL CATEGORIES OF AWARDS AWARDEES INSTITUTES Degree Best Student Award LOONG Poh Ling PolyU

Certificate of Merit FUNG King Yiu PolyU Certificate of Credit LAM Tang Yu Hang Seng Mgt College Certificate of Appreciation HUNG Ka Man Hang Seng Mgt College Certificate of Appreciation LAM Ka Yiu Hang Seng Mgt College

Sub-degree Best Student Award KAM Pak Kei HKU Space Certificate of Merit CHOI Ka Wing IVE (Kwai Chung) Certificate of Merit POON Tsz Kiu PolyU Certificate of Merit KONG Cheuk Yi, Tiffany HKU Space Certificate of Credit CHAN Kwok Yan IVE (Kwai Chung) Certificate of Credit MOK Ling Fong IVE (Kwai Chung) Certificate of Appreciation CHAN Wing Kit, Steven HKU Space Certificate of Appreciation WONG Ka Chun Lingnan University Certificate of Appreciation CHONG Po Shan Lingnan University Certificate of Appreciation CHAN Nga Yan Lingnan University

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Career / Professional Development… CPD Alliance Survey: Topic - SURVEY ON GENERATION Y

AND Z – CHARACTERISTICS AND PREFERENCES AT WORKPLACE

(Source: Continuing Professional Development Alliance)

Objective: To help the employers to understand and develop

appropriate strategies & tactics to work effectively with Gen Y & Z

Highlights on findings: Recruitment and Retention

Ranking Employer's Perception on

Generation Y & Z

Generation Y Generation Z

Working Non-working Non-working

Degree holder Non-degree Holder Studying

1st Interests & Fun Monetary

compensation & benefits

Interests & Fun Monetary

compensation & benefits

Monetary compensation &

benefits

2nd Monetary compensation &

benefits Clear and achievable

career pathway

Monetary compensation &

benefits Interests & Fun Interests & Fun

3rd Clear and achievable career

pathway Professional

advancement Clear and achievable

career pathway Clear and achievable

career pathway Clear and achievable

career pathway

4th Flexible timetable Interests & Fun Professional

advancement Professional

advancement Job security

5th Professional advancement Job security Job security Job security Flexible timetable

6th Job security Flexible timetable Flexible timetable Flexible timetable Professional

advancement

Preferred Mentoring

Style

Collaborative - allows staff to have much freedom in

work

Supportive - offers help when staff needs

according to the situation

Supportive - offers help when staff

needs according to the situation

Supportive - offers help when staff

needs according to the situation

Supportive - offers help when staff

needs according to the situation

Class Level of Recognition How to obtain?

Fellowship As a hallmark of professional standing and contribution to the purchasing profession

Full (MCIPS) member in senior role with strategic level achievements should apply

Full Member Professional accomplishment internationally recognized and highly valued MCIPS

CIPS Graduate Diploma, accredited degree, CIPS Corporate Award, or the CIPS Management Entry Route

Associate Member Developing career in procurement profession with a significant level already reached

Advanced Diploma or a CIPS Corporate Award (Practitioner)

Diploma Member Level of study recognized at diploma level Foundation Diploma or the International Advanced Certificate

Certificate Member Level of study recognized at certificate level

Introductory Certificate, Certificate or the International Certificate

Student Member At the earliest stage of professional development

Entry level of membership for CIPS students

Affiliate Member Strong interest but not seeking to be professionally qualified

Not require any entry qualifications or past experience

CIPS class

of membership

Contact CIPS Customer Response Centre Email:

crc@cips.org

If you would like to

share & learn with us, please join!

*All members gain full access to CIPS benefits

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Training courses - China & Hong Kong…

The list of coming training courses: - 25 October 2013 Towards Strategic Procurement Excellence - 29 November 2013 Essentials in Managing Contracts to Deliver

As the worldwide centre of excellence on procurement and supply management issues, CIPS’ series of open training programmes are aimed to help professionals deliver real strategic and sustainable value to their organisations. Each of these six new courses is designed to give the delegate a deeper understanding and appreciation of

specific topics in the procurement and supply chain to enable them to better manage the process

The offer of eAffilitate membership: Attend any of our training courses and you will be invitied to join CIPS as an e-Affiliate member free for one year. What is e-affiliate membership? As an e-affiliate member of CIPS you will be given full free access to www.cips.org usually only enjoyed by our members. You will also get our monthly global member newletters. At the end of one year we will invite you to join CIPS at the right membership class for you.

Find out more about each of the training courses by clicking on the links below:

(Hong Kong Branch Web Pages training courses) www.cips.org/en/Community/branches/branchlisting/hongkong

CIPS Hong Kong Branch Facebook & Like us www.facebook.com/hkcips

Contact: Ms. Grace Tsang – Secretary IVE (Kwai Chung), 20 Hing Shing Road, Kwai Chung, N.T. Tel.: 2612 3544 Fax: 2612 3518 Email: hong.kong@cipsbranch.org

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