{"id":540,"date":"2024-06-06T20:22:06","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T18:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/kzn\/?p=540"},"modified":"2024-06-19T15:43:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T13:43:42","slug":"fundile-gwala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartprocurementworld.com\/kzn\/2024\/06\/06\/fundile-gwala\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundile Gwala"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Supply Chain Strategy &amp; Sustainability | FMCG Procurement Excellence | Supply Chain Business Intelligence | Relationship Management<br>Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Supply Chain Management | CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement &amp; Supply<\/p>    <p>With a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management and over 8 years experience<br>in leading and supporting globally renowned organisations to achieve supply chain readiness and<br>success, Fundile has a strong skill set to drive improvement strategies and directing departments to<br>operational procurement excellence. As an assertive achiever with an entrepreneurial mindset and<\/p>    <p>a proactive approach to strategic supply chain management, she is enthusiastic in unearthing value-<br>driven opportunities to rive long-terms and sustainable growth.<\/p>    <p>Grounded in supply chain experience within the FMCG, Engineering and Petroleum industries.<br>Fundile gained experience driving strategic sourcing plans, revenue optimisation, minimising supply<br>chain costs, improving supply chain and operational delivery and performance, strategic<br>development, supply chain business intelligence, leading procurement initiatives, project<br>management, positioning business sustainability best practices into organisations, supply chain<br>operational leadership, and risk management.<br>Jovial with a commanding presence, colleagues recognise Fundile as a motivational and &#8220;lead by<br>values&#8221; leader, accurate with industry knowledge to support the organisation&#8217;s procurement<br>operational activities. 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