Jonette Jose
@jonettejose
Strategic procurement and transformation leader driving multimillion savings and governance.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a seasoned Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain and Transformation Leader with deep expertise navigating complex, multi-country Media & Entertainment environments. I lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, orchestrate commercial optimisation, and drive procurement transformation across Professional Services, Technology, Customer Care, Finance, Marketing, Legal and HR portfolios.
My track record includes delivering more than ZAR 550 million in measurable savings while shaping governance frameworks and advising C-suite leaders during high-stakes transitions. I’ve delivered major cost optimisation through software licensing negotiations, SaaS portfolio management, and BBBEE-compliant supplier development strategies across South Africa and Rest of Africa.
I also bring strong transformation capability—from transitioning from finance into procurement to building procurement operating structures on platforms such as Coupa and SAP. I build teams and operating models that strengthen transparency, compliance (POPIA/BBBEE/ARB), and commercial value, including scaling BPO capability from zero to 1,200 outsourced seats within 18 months.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Category Manager
Multichoice (Pty) Ltd
Dec 2017 - Present (8 years 6 months)
Led professional services procurement and enterprise transformation across South Africa and Rest of Africa, delivering ZAR 550M+ savings through strategic sourcing and supplier optimization. Drove BPO and technology initiatives including 6-market CRM migration (40% efficiency improvement), vendor consolidation (35% reduction), and call-center expansion across 15+ markets achieving 99.5% uptime SLA
Financial Controller
Multichoice (Pty) Ltd
Jun 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 5 months)
Managed budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting using BPC, including variance reviews and re-baselining to strategic goals. Improved payment efficiency by 20%, supported exchange-rate hedging, handled VAT/withholding tax in SAP, and prepared audit documentation while supporting commercial contract negotiations.
Channel Account Manager
On Digital Media (TopTV)
May 2010 - May 2014 (4 years)
Managed a financial portfolio of approximately R400M by aligning strategies to subscriber-base movements and optimizing vendor/non-vendor payments to improve cash flow by 25%. Ensured 100% ICASA regulatory compliance, reduced costs by 20%, and supported recruitment initiatives that increased team efficiency by 30%.
Accountant
Leeuw Mining and Exploration
May 2008 - May 2010 (2 years)
Prepared and filed tax returns and generated financial statements while improving cash flow through effective accounts management. Supported month-to-month financial operations across reporting and compliance activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Henley Business School
Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7), Management Practice
Completed an NQF Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Management Practice at Henley Business School.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting
Earned a BCom in Accounting from the University of Johannesburg.
Rand Afrikaans University
Matric
Completed Matric, as indicated under Rand Afrikaans University in the provided education details.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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