CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE. HONOURING IMPACT.
- 27 March 2026
- The Venue, Melrose Arch
20 years ago, Smart Procurement was just an idea — a vision to create a platform that would unite, educate, and empower procurement and supply chain professionals.
Today, Smart Procurement is the industry’s backbone. It is the space where thought leaders are made, partnerships are born, and transformation takes root.
Smart Procurement World Indaba has become more than a conference; it’s a movement. It has connected buyers, suppliers, innovators, and policymakers who together shape economies, create opportunity, and redefine value chains.
As we celebrate this 20-year milestone, it is time to recognise the Leaders who have made this happen through their personal growth, their enduring careers, and their empowered teams at the Smart Procurement Leaders Awards.
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Awards Categories
Each category recognises a distinct area of excellence — from transformation and digital innovation to sustainability, people leadership, and lifetime contribution — honouring leaders who continue to raise the standard for the profession across South Africa and the African continent.
For leaders driving non-digital organisational transformation (strategy, operating model, talent, and culture).
- Jaco Coetzee, Department Of Health, Western Cape Government
- Lester Ash, Discovery
- Jeniffer Cirindi Njiru, Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
- Ernst Punt, Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd
- Vincent Spannenberg, National Research Foundation
- Vuledzani Nemukula, Transnet
- Mzoxolo Mbiko, Transnet
- Belinda West, Woolworths
For the innovators driving impactful digital transformation and technology adoption.
- Daisy Kgosi, AECI
- Ryan Harvey, Barrows
- Kurt Adriaanse, Department of Health and Wellness, Western cape
- Chanel Rennison, Growthpoint Property
- Ernst Punt, Kwikot (Haier) SA (Pty) Ltd
- Reshika Ramlal, OTpro
- Marienne Burger, Standard Bank Group
- Dr Rebecca Setino, Transnet
- Shamsuddeen Moola, Woodford
For leadership in ESG, social responsibility, and sustainable business practices.
- Sipho Fipaza, AngloGold Ashanti
- Melaney Oldenhof, B Lab Africa / WhatWeCherish
- Lucille Charles, EWASA PRO SCHEME
- Kenneth Matiba, Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
- Daniel Viviers-Rasmussen, NewForesight
- Sumaya Jaffer, SNG Grant Thornton
- Pierre Volschenk, Summerpride Foods
- Paballo Mgojo, Thungela
- Liesl De Wet, Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions
- Tanya Briggs, Vodacom
For leaders who excel at building strong, inclusive cultures and high-performing teams.
- Roshen Pahaladh, Alexforbes Group
- Siyabonga Gule, BEAPO
- Bishen Singh, National Research Foundation
For excellence in unlocking value through optimized cash flow, liquidity management, and financial strategy.
- Libstar Ambient Products- Wet Condiments
- Liquid Telecommunications South Africa (Pty) Ltd
The top honour for vision, measurable impact, and influence across the continent.
- Craig Vaughan, Absa
- Hugo Du Rand, Afrimat
- Stedrick Saayman, Tiger Brands
Recognising enduring contributions and service to the profession over a distinguished career.
- John Karani, MBS ASCON
- Ronald Flockhart, First National Bank/FirstRand
- Shiraz Sarang, Former Nedbank CPO
- Collin Frank, Groote Schuur Hospital, Department Of Health, Western Cape Government
- Preeya Ramjee, Moore Forensics
- Craig Golding, Vodacom
Recognising an up-and-coming procurement professional making an early but significant impact.
Smart Procurement Awards 2026
Meet our Judges
Put forward the leaders shaping the future
Nominations & Entries
Nominate an exceptional leader or submit an entry to recognise excellence and impact in procurement and supply chain.
Attend the Smart Procurement Leaders Gala
- 27 March 2026
- The Venue, Melrose Arch
Be part of a historic night as we celebrate two decades of Procurement transformation.
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