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Devine Matipe, MBA, MCIPS, CIPA is a procurement and supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement management, supplier development, and procurement governance across the manufacturing, FMCG, and consulting sectors. He is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Fine Time Procurement & Sourcing Specialist, where he helps businesses identify reliable suppliers, optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and strengthen procurement compliance.

Devine holds an MBA in Purchasing Management, is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS), and is a Certified International Procurement Auditor (CIPA). Throughout his career, he has led strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiated high-value supplier contracts, managed global supplier relationships, and delivered measurable cost savings while maintaining quality and supply continuity. His professional profile highlights experience at Royal Canin as a Strategic Buyer and his current procurement consulting practice.

Passionate about developing procurement excellence, Devine also provides procurement advisory services, supplier sourcing, procurement audits, RFQ management, and CIPS coaching for procurement professionals and students. His mission is to help organizations make informed purchasing decisions through ethical sourcing, transparent procurement practices, and value-driven supplier partnerships.

Based in South Africa, Devine serves clients locally and internationally, offering practical procurement solutions that enable businesses to save time, reduce risk, and achieve sustainable value from their supply chains.