PROCUREMENT
Delivering trusted, efficient, and sustainable procurement solutions through global sourcing, local partnerships, and industry-leading expertise.
Procurement
Our clients depend on Lesedi’s expertise for timely procurement of materials and equipment for their projects. We have built a wide network of trusted suppliers to meet ours and client objectives, delivering critical items to projects in a timely manner to meet project schedule and cost requirements.
Lesedi has a fully-fledged procurement department providing materials, components, equipment and services. We provide clients with technical resources, processes, systems, market knowledge and volume-leveraged pricing.
We offer reliable project deliveries, innovative performance solutions and project savings through the combination of industry-leading technologies
Procurement: Focus Areas
Our procurement strategy includes but is not limited to:
- Sourcing of materials, components and equipment – locally and globally
- Sourcing construction services in the Power Generation, Mining and Oil and Gas sectors
- Managing the logistics to deliver materials and equipment to project sites across Africa
- Expediting delivery to ensure projects are completed on schedule
Our clients depend on Lesedi’s expertise for timely procurement of materials and equipment for their projects. As a B-BBEE Level 4 Contributor, Lesedi manages its portfolio to meet the requirements for preferential procurement.
Transformation & Localisation
Lesedi is committed to achieving excellence in supplier diversity throughout its businesses. We operate across highly diverse markets that are best served by correspondingly diverse resources, including suppliers and subcontractors.
Lesedi is committed to achieving excellence in supplier diversity throughout its businesses. We operate across highly diverse markets that are best served by correspondingly diverse resources, including suppliers and subcontractors.
Lesedi's strategy for identifying, engaging, and developing Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) within South Africa's local content ecosystem represents a tangible demonstration of commitment to South Africa's transformation agenda while building a competitive advantage through supply chain diversification and local market integration. The strategy aligns with broader corporate citizenship objectives while supporting business sustainability and growth
The company actively participates in regional business development boards and small business organisations. Lesedi is highly sensitive to localisation ambitions of countries in which we operate and considers these requirements pro-actively.
ESG In Procurement
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles in procurement involve integrating social and environmental impact considerations into purchasing decisions, alongside traditional cost and quality factors.
Environmental
Social
Considerations in procurement encompass ethical labour practices, fair wages, diversity and inclusion, and respect for human rights within the supply chain
Governance
Factors in procurement include ensuring transparency, compliance with regulations, ethical business conduct, and responsible decision-making within the procurement process.