Delanie Naudé

Procurement Manager Volkswagen Group SA

Delanie Naudé is currently the senior Procurement Manager for the Metallics, Connectivity and Powertrain commodities at Volkswagen Group South Africa.
She holds a Degree in Purchasing Management from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Gqeberha.
She began her professional career in Procurement, at Volkswagen Group South Africa 26 years ago. During this time, she spent one year abroad at the Volkswagen headquarters in Wolfsburg, as the Procurement Liaison Officer. Delanie was also part of a dynamic team that established the Projects Department within VWSA Procurement, responsible for the timeous introduction of new vehicles. The past 10 years she has been in a managerial role at the Volkswagen Kariega Plant. Delanie is also responsible for PGMs and the export of approximately 800k catalytic converters to various Brands and Regions including Audi, VWAG, Porsche and Skoda. As of January 2023, in addition to her role as Metallics Manager, it now includes the Connectivity (incl. EV battery raw materials) and Powertrain Commodities.

2024 Agenda Sessions

Disruptive Discussion

What does a successful business relationship between car manufacturers and African miners look like?

The rise of relationships between car manufacturers and miners is increasing to reduce limited security of supply of transition minerals needed to build electric vehicles. But two global businesses have very different operating parameters and business models – how do they align?
Human rights are a top priority for global OEMs – are mining companies doing enough to ensure this is never compromised?
How can African miners educate global businesses on the nuances of operating in Africa?
Sharing success stories – the key to finding alignment between global and local stakeholders

Tuesday 06 February 15:40 - 16:25 Disruptors Stage

Disruptive Discussions

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 15:40 02/06/2024 16:25 Disruptive Discussion

What does a successful business relationship between car manufacturers and African miners look like?

The rise of relationships between car manufacturers and miners is increasing to reduce limited security of supply of transition minerals needed to build electric vehicles. But two global businesses have very different operating parameters and business models – how do they align?
Human rights are a top priority for global OEMs – are mining companies doing enough to ensure this is never compromised?
How can African miners educate global businesses on the nuances of operating in Africa?
Sharing success stories – the key to finding alignment between global and local stakeholders

Disruptors Stage Africa/Johannesburg

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