{"id":12862,"date":"2026-08-04T15:15:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/?post_type=speaker&#038;p=12862"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:15:02","slug":"santie-roy","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/speaker\/santie-roy\/","title":{"rendered":"Santie Roy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Santie Roy is a seasoned leader in supply chain management, renowned for her strategic foresight and meticulous approach to sourcing. With over two decades of experience, she has cultivated a diverse skill set that spans various industries and geographies.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the Director of Local Government Supply Chain Management for the Western Cape Provincial Treasury, Santie plays a pivotal role in optimising procurement processes and driving efficiency within the public sector.&nbsp; Santie previously held key positions in both the public and private sectors, including Director of Sourcing for Western Cape Health and Supplier Relationship Manager at Sony. Her tenure at esteemed organisations such as Proxima Group and Chevron has afforded her extensive experience in procurement consulting, strategic partnerships, and facility management.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to her professional endeavours, Santie is deeply committed to education and knowledge sharing. 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