U.S., Jan. 24 -- BAE Systems Australia achieves CIPS platinum award for procurement excellence.

For the first time, an Australian defence company has been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), for procurement excellence. BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a platinum award, following an in depth assessment that measured the organisations effectiveness in procurement and supply chain management against CIPS standards.

"I am delighted to receive this award which is a first in the Australian defence industry," says Gabby Costigan, BAE Systems Australia CEO, "It recognises the company's focus on continuously improving our procurement standards to achieve globally recognised benchmarks that improve our co...