Elevate Procurement Dialogues - with Lerato

About Elevate Procurement Dialogues - with Lerato

This podcast is your go-to source for insightful conversations, expert tips, and fresh perspectives on procurement and supply chain management. Our mission is to empower professionals, inspire change, and make the complex world of procurement more accessible and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just curious about this dynamic field, 'Elevate Procurement Dialogues' is your destination for knowledge, growth, and a touch of inspiration. Subscribe now, and let's elevate together!

Publisher

Lerato Sebata

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Feb 2024

Latest episode

28 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Inside Tender Evaluations and Probity Audits with Benneth Machaba

   What really happens during a tender evaluation? In this episode, Lerato Sebata speaks with procurement and supply chain expert Benneth Machaba about probity audits, evaluation criteria and the governance required to protect the integrity of procurement decisions. They unpack fairness and transparency during evaluations, the importance of consistent scoring, regulatory compliance and the common issues that can compromise an evaluation process. A practical conversation for suppliers, procuremen...

2. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Winning the Tender Is Not Enough: Understanding Contract Risk with Fiona Selekee

   Winning a tender does not guarantee a profitable contract. If the terms are not properly understood, suppliers can face delayed payments, cash-flow pressure, scope disputes and unexpected legal exposure. In this episode, Lerato Sebata speaks with Fiona Seleke, Founder and Lead Advisor at Jala Nala and a Commercial Contracts and Legal Risk Specialist. They unpack the contract risks suppliers should identify before signing, including payment triggers, indemnities, warranties, termination clause...

3. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Why Suppliers Are Rejected During Tender Evaluation, ESD & more

   In this episode of Procurement Dialogues with Lerato, I speak to Xolani Mnguni from Sun International about why suppliers are often rejected during tender evaluation. We unpack the common mistakes businesses make when submitting bids, from incomplete documents and compliance gaps to weak evidence, poor pricing and misunderstanding evaluation criteria. This is a practical conversation for SMEs and suppliers who want to improve their tender submissions, understand what buyers look for, and beco...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

534,217

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32