Thobile Zuma is the co-founder of Intelio, a company focused on building smart technology solutions that improve and optimise business operations. One of Intelio’s key solutions is Tendrai, an AI-powered procurement platform designed to make procurement simpler, more transparent and more accessible.

She has over a decade of experience working within procurement, commercial contracting and governance environments, giving her a strong understanding of how businesses source opportunities, manage suppliers and navigate compliance and governance requirements. 

Throughout her career, she has been involved in sourcing and onboarding of strategic partners within the IT environment and led contractual negotiations and implementation of third-party governance frameworks that support effective, transparent and accountable procurement operations.

Through her experience, Thobile has seen firsthand how complex and often fragmented procurement processes can be, particularly for businesses trying to access meaningful opportunities and for buyers seeking to identify and engage suitable, credible service providers. She recognises that inefficiencies, lack of transparency and limited access to information can create barriers on both sides of the procurement ecosystem.

This insight has shaped her strong passion for building solutions that simplify procurement, improve visibility and create a more level playing field. She is committed to driving fairness, transparency, and inclusivity by ensuring that both buyers and suppliers can participate in procurement processes that are ethical, well-governed and accessible to all.

She is passionate about empowering businesses to grow and succeed. Through Intelio, she is committed to helping organisations improve their procurement processes while unlocking real opportunities and creating sustainable business value.

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