The Melbourne Supplier Management Summit returns in 2026, bringing together procurement and supplier management leaders from across Australia to explore the latest thinking in Supplier Relationship Management.

Now in its 18th year, the latest SRM research focuses on the exclusive theme: Making SRM Stick. It examines how organisations embed supplier relationship management into operating models, governance, culture, and behaviours so it becomes a consistent business capability rather than an initiative driven by individual champions. The research highlights how leading organisations sustain supplier management over time and continue to realise value from strategic supplier relationships.

Join industry peers for keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions exploring the findings from the 2026 SRM Research. Hear practical experiences from organisations applying SRM in complex operating environments and discover approaches that can be adapted within your own organisation.

Every delegate receives a complimentary hard copy of the 2026 SRM Research Report.

Attendance is free for invited guests, with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The Melbourne SRM Summit has reached full capacity (~120 attendees) for the past three years, so we recommend registering early to secure your place.

The agenda and speakers will be announced soon.

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Speakers at the Melbourne Summit

Veronica has more than 20 years’ global experience across energy, infrastructure, retail and telecommunications. She has led procurement portfolios exceeding $1.8 billion and currently oversees major renewable energy and infrastructure procurement across a $1B+ portfolio.

Previously Head of Strategic Procurement at AGL, Veronica has delivered more than $50 million in strategic value and brings deep experience in procurement transformation, governance, supplier engagement and sustainable commercial outcomes. She holds an MBA, LLB and is a member of CIPS.

Veronica Filshie | Head of Procurement at SEC Victoria

Brad Jones is RACV's Supplier Relationship & Performance Lead, responsible for leading the organisation's Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function. With more than 15 years' experience across procurement, supplier management and commercial roles, Brad has spent the past two years driving RACV's SRM capability uplift, establishing governance, frameworks, performance management processes and supplier engagement programs. He is passionate about building practical SRM capabilities that deliver sustainable value, reduce risk and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships.

Brad Jones | Supplier Relationship & Performance Lead at RACV

Matt Setton is Head of Procurement at RACV, leading strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, procurement operations, and commercial governance across the organisation. With extensive experience gained across multiple organisations and industries, Matt has a proven track record of delivering commercial value, driving procurement transformation, and building high-performing supplier partnerships that support organisational strategy and performance.

Matt Setton | Head of Procurement at RACV

Joe Bellofiore is the Head of APAC Strategy & Partnerships at Zip. With extensive Procurement industry experience within large and complex organisations, coupled with years of advisory and digital transformation stewardship, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge on how to realise outstanding levels of technology adoption and leveraging AI to drive process efficiency

Joe Bellofiore | Head of APAC Strategy at Zip

Paul Koutouridis is Head of Consulting, Australia at Aon Global Risk Consulting, leading teams across engineering, valuations, risk management, claims consulting and risk analytics. With more than a decade of experience across mining, energy and manufacturing, he specialises in helping organisations understand and quantify complex risks. Before joining Aon in 2019, Paul spent almost eight years with Marsh Risk Consulting, where he led the Victorian consulting practice.

Paul Koutouridis | Head of Consulting at Aon

Alex Filip is Partner Contract Lead at Telstra Enterprise, leading the Supplier Lifecycle team and helping shape a consistent approach to supplier management. With international experience across procurement, operations and transformation, Alex focuses on moving supplier relationships beyond contract compliance towards stronger collaboration and shared value. His work centres on embedding SRM through clear ownership, practical governance and stronger partnerships with strategic suppliers.

Alex Filip | Partner Contract Lead at Telstra Enterprise

Phil Thomas is Chief Procurement Officer at ANZ, leading the organisation’s procurement strategy and commercial supplier ecosystem. With more than 20 years’ experience across procurement, outsourcing and business transformation in the UK and Australia, Phil has held senior leadership roles across financial services and other complex organisations. His work focuses on aligning procurement with business priorities, strengthening capability and building strategic supplier relationships that deliver sustainable value.

Phil Thomas | Chief Procurement Officer at ANZ

Alan Day is Chairman and Founder of State of Flux, which he established in 2004. He has more than two decades of experience in procurement, supply chain and supplier relationship management, working with major organisations around the world.

Before founding State of Flux, Alan ran Fisher & Paykel’s global supply chain, led Accenture’s European Supply Chain Centre of Excellence, and was Director of Procurement and Supply Chain at Cable & Wireless. He remains closely involved with State of Flux’s global clients and its annual Global SRM Research, sharing the findings and practical lessons with procurement leaders worldwide.

Alan Day | Founder and Chairman of State of Flux

Agenda for the 2026 SRM Summit in Melbourne

8:30am – Registration

9:00am – Welcome and introduction (Telstra)

9:10am – The 2026 Global SRM Research findings, focusing on “Making SRM Stick” 

Speaker: Alan Day, Chairman and Founder - State of Flux   

9:40am – SRM in a Greenfield Start Up

Speaker: Veronica Filshie – SEC Victoria

10:00am – Aon

Speaker: Paul Koutouridis

10:20am –  Break with refreshments  

10:45am – ANZ

Speakers: Phil Thomas - ANZ

11:05am –  Making SRM Stick at RACV

Speaker: Matt Setton & Brad Jones – RACV 

11:25am – Why third-party risk needs orchestration

Speaker: Joe Bellofiore - Zip HQ 

11:45am – Panel discussion

Panellists: Matt Setton - RACV, Phil Thomas - ANZ, Alan Day - State of Flux
Facilitator: Frank Lai 

12:10pm – Q&A from audience

12:25pm – Closing remarks 

12:30pm – Networking

1:00pm – End