Contact Details
Name: Benjamin Shute
Company: Purchasing Index Australia (PI Data Analytics Pty Ltd)
Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
LinkedIn Profile: [Benjamin Shute - LinkedIn](https://au.linkedin.com/in/benjaminshute)
Professional Background
Benjamin Shute is the CEO of Purchasing Index Australia (PI Data Analytics Pty Ltd), a company specializing in big data, machine learning, and decision automation systems. He has a robust background in procurement and supply chain management, marked by significant achievements and leadership roles.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Fellow: Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
- Member: Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
- Cert IV Training & Assessment
Specializations
- Category Management
- Social Procurement
- Maximising Leadership Potential
- Negotiations and Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement Transformation and Data Analytics
Notable Roles
- Head of Sourcing Strategy: Ericsson, UK
- Head of Procurement Practice: Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), UK
Professional Achievements
- Top 35 under 35: Recognized by 'Supply Management Magazine' and ranked as one of the UK's rising stars in 2005.
- Forbes Recognition: Purchasing Index Australia named one of the world's best management consulting firms for 2024, marking the second consecutive year of recognition.
Contributions and Publications
Benjamin Shute has authored several insightful articles on platforms such as Comprara. Noteworthy contributions include:
- "The Human Approach to Procurement" (Apr 23, 2023)
- "2023: The Year of Procurement Hygiene" (Mar 27, 2023)
- "Future-Proofing Your Procurement" (Mar 21, 2024)
- Series on procurement decision-making, including articles like "Implementing Structured Decision-Making in Procurement" (Sep 24, 2024) and "One-Way and Two-Way Decisions in Procurement" (Sep 24, 2024)
Company Overview: Purchasing Index Australia
Purchasing Index Australia (PI Data Analytics Pty Ltd) focuses on providing data-driven insights through big data and machine learning technologies. The company’s service offerings include:
- Strategy & Advisory
- Delivery & Support
- Innovating & Change
- Reporting & Analysis
- Negotiating & Auctions
- Audit & Governance
- Procurement Technology
Purchasing Index Australia collaborates with ASX 200 companies and other large organizations in Australia and New Zealand, aiding them in benchmarking performance and developing strategic roadmaps for procurement efficiency.
Contact Information
Direct Contact:
- Email & Phone: [Available on ZoomInfo](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Benjamin-Shute/1456852041)
- Company Headquarters: Level 6, 365 Lt Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
- Tel: +61 3 8547 3940
Comprara Acknowledgment: Comprara Pty Ltd honors the traditional Aboriginal owners of the country, recognizing their continuing connection to land, water, and community, and pays respect to Elders past, present, and future.
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