Embedding social value in procurement

Join us for an insightful workshop that explores the concept of social value in both the public and private sectors. Proxima, a leading procurement consultancy firm, will share their experience of delivering social value for their clients and highlight the pivotal role procurement can play. This interactive session will offer opportunities for discussion and questions, making it an engaging experience for all participants.

Learning outcomes - main takeaways

·  Defining social value

·  Social value in the public versus private sector

·  Delivering social value for clients

·  Procurement’s role in social value

·  Case studies and information resources

If you have any queries please contact branchevents@cips.org

EVENT VENUE:

Park Plaza Hotel, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AL

The location on Greyfriars Road is within easy walking distance of bus and rail travel.

For those travelling by car, there is parking close by at the NCP car park but parking near City Hall is advised.

EVENT SPEAKER

Sasha Molloy

Consultant, Proxima 

Sasha has been a Consultant at Proxima for the past 3 years, after joining the business as a graduate in 2021. With a Masters in Environmental Management, she has worked on a variety of client projects in both the public and private sector. Sasha is passionate about delivering purposeful outcomes for our clients and looks forward to sharing her experience of working on social value projects.

Gemma Thompson 

Senior Consultant, Proxima 

After joining Proxima as a Logistics & Supply Chain Management graduate, where her degree was accredited with CIPS, Gemma progressed through Proxima’s Consulting Fast Track Program, gaining procurement experience by delivering a variety of projects across multiple categories. Gemma then joined Proxima’s Solutions team, responsible for crafting answers for clients and developing programmes that aim to address the root cause of complex challenges and deliver against specific requirements, including in Sustainability. Taking that into her role now supporting Strategy and Growth within the business, Gemma focusses on developing Proxima’s offerings and creating compelling and creative content for our industry.