Hein Smit

Hein Smit is a seasoned procurement professional currently serving as Global Sourcing Manager at ICL Group since April 2023. Previously, Smit held the position of Category Manager at Thales, sourcing a variety of components including bearings and motors, and at Stork as a Category Manager and Business Project Manager leading a team for industrial rentals. Smit's extensive experience includes roles at GE as Lead Commodity Leader, overseeing a significant South African sourcing initiative, and as Procurement Manager at Bombardier Transportation for high-speed rail projects. Additional roles span various positions in procurement and engineering at Emerson Energy Systems, Poynting Antennas, Circuit Breaker Industry, and BMW Manufacturing. Smit holds an MBA and degrees in Technology Management and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pretoria.