Who Wants To Be A CPO?

Supply Excellence has put together an exciting - and FREE - program in Chicago this month called "Seven Habits of Highly Effective CPO's." And I'm very flattered that they asked me to participate as a speaker.

Here's an excerpt from their invitation:

"Seven Habits of Highly Effective CPOs" Seminar Presented by Supply Excellence
Featuring Next Level Purchasing.

February 26, 2009 – Chicago, IL
Just Grapes
560 W. Washington Boulevard Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60661
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

You won’t want to miss this complimentary seminar that will provide a rare opportunity to hear career advancement advice from industry luminaries Larry Welch, former CPO of HP, and Charles Dominick, SPSM – President, Next Level Purchasing.

Throughout this insightful seminar, Larry will provide a detailed account of his journey to becoming CPO at HP, including:

- Best practices for addressing common job pains

- Why Larry believes the CPO is especially important in today's economic climate

- Candid advice for advancing your career

Following Larry’s presentation, Charles Dominick will discuss what makes you qualified to be a CPO highlighting trends and best practices that Next Level Purchasing recommends for successful sourcing and procurement professionals. There will be a Q&A session following both presentations.

Be sure to stay for the complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting with your peers, where you will learn the subtle nuances of choosing a great wine for any occasion from a master sommelier.

RSVP Today! Due to the exclusivity of the event and limited space, please register by February 20. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

During my presentation, I will share a first glimpse into some exciting new research we've done on the CPO position. Specifically, you will be one of the few to be privy to hear these topics:

1. Shocking statistics about CPO qualifications
2. How valuable is industry expertise for tomorrow’s CPO?
3. Today’s CPO leads more than just procurement

If you're planning on being there, drop me a line at cdominick [at] nextlevelpurchasing [dot] com. I always welcome the opportunity to meet our students and readers of this blog in person!

From what I'm told, this is going to be a small, intimate event with very limited space. So don't waste any time if you have interest in attending. Click here to register.

To Your Career,
Charles Dominick, SPSM
President & Chief Procurement Officer
Next Level Purchasing, Inc.
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