{"id":12927,"date":"2026-08-05T11:03:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T09:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/?post_type=speaker&#038;p=12927"},"modified":"2026-09-02T16:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:24:44","slug":"fundile-gwala","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/indaba\/speaker\/fundile-gwala\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundile Gwala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management and over 8 years experience in leading and supporting globally renowned organisations to achieve supply chain readiness and success, Fundile has a strong skill set to drive improvement strategies and directing departments to operational procurement excellence. As an assertive achiever with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to strategic supply chain management, she is enthusiastic in unearthing value-driven opportunities to rive long-terms and sustainable growth.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grounded in supply chain experience within the FMCG, Engineering and Petroleum industries. 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