MTN Global Sourcing and
Supply Chain (GSSC) has emerged as the standout winner, taking home five
prestigious awards, including the coveted Procurement Team of the Year – Large
Organization at the just-ended prestigious Chartered Institute of Procurement
& Supply (CIPS) Awards ceremony which brought together procurement
professionals from around the globe to celebrate their accomplishments.
The
awards won by MTN GSSC include “Best Approach to Risk Mitigation” and “Best
Initiative to Deliver Social Value Through Procurement,” highlighting the
team’s commitment to excellence and their ability to create tangible value for
their organization and society.
This
impressive accomplishment demonstrates MTN GSSC’s unwavering commitment to
delivering value and innovation, embodying the essence of MTN Group’s Ambition
2025 strategy – leading Africa’s digital advancement while making a positive
and sustainable impact on the continent. Dirk Karl, Group Executive and Chief
Procurement Officer, was recognized as “Leader of the Year” for his exceptional
leadership skills and the positive impact he has made on the team and the
procurement profession as a whole. Karl’s leadership has been instrumental in
successfully implementing MTN’s agile operating model, contributing to the
team’s outstanding performance.
The
pinnacle of the night was MTN GSSC being named the “CIPS Overall Winner,” an
award celebrating their extraordinary achievements across all categories.
“These
awards underscore the hard work and dedication of our team and their
commitment to delivering value and making a positive societal impact.
Transforming GSSC into an agile, innovative organisation underpins our success
tonight and this would not have been possible without the unwavering support of
our Group Chief Financial Officer, Tsholo Molefe, and our Group Chief HR
Officer, Paul Norman. It’s an honour to be recognized in this way, and it only
strengthens our resolve to continue our relentless pursuit of excellence,
shared value, and digital progress for Africa.” Says Dirk Karl, Group
Executive, and Chief Procurement Officer.
The
CIPS awards ceremony is a globally recognized event celebrating the
accomplishments of procurement professionals. MTN GSSC’s sweeping victory at
this year’s ceremony sets a new benchmark in procurement excellence and serves
as an inspiration to their peers worldwide.
By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
