Sharon Perumal
@sharonperumal
Procurement executive driving digital transformation, cost optimisation and procurement excellence.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic procurement leader with 15+ years' experience delivering procurement transformation, P2P automation, and measurable cost savings across financial services and corporate sectors. I build high-performing teams, strengthen governance, and embed supplier development and BBBEE-compliant sourcing strategies to generate sustainable business value.
My career includes regional and enterprise-wide roles leading category sourcing, vendor management, and ERP/P2P implementations (Oracle, Baan, Sage), achieving audit-ready controls and zero material audit findings while driving supplier diversity and performance improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
African Bank
Jan 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year 2 months)
Led enterprise-wide sourcing across major spend categories, implemented VRM and P2P governance, and achieved zero material audit findings while driving cost-efficiency and supplier performance improvements.
Director
Bitumen Emulsion Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
Oct 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 3 months)
Established a greenfield procurement function, implemented procurement policies and governance, and led strategic sourcing and contract negotiations across all spend categories.
Procurement Manager
Merck South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Nov 2013 - Sep 2016 (2 years 10 months)
Led regional procurement for Southeast Africa, implemented P2P automation, delivered cost savings through category strategies, and established supplier scorecards and BBBEE transformation frameworks.
Accounts Payable Manager
FirstRand Bank Limited
Aug 2004 - Oct 2013 (9 years 2 months)
Progressed through procurement and finance roles, led Oracle P2P implementation, managed a supplier database of 33,000+ records, and generated R29 million via a reciprocal business programme.
Procurement and Finance Manager
MATS Logistics
Implemented procurement and finance policies, streamlined debtor/creditor management to improve cash flow, and optimised procurement processes to deliver cost savings and stronger financial controls.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Unknown Institution
Doctorate of Business Leadership, Supply Chain
Enrolled in a Doctorate of Business Leadership (Supply Chain) with an expected completion date of December 2027.
Unknown Institution
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA), conferred in 2019.
Unknown Institution
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a finance focus, conferred in 2013.
Nilgri Secondary School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Completed secondary school education at Nilgri Secondary School, finishing in 1989.
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