Chris Clements (He/Him)
About Chris Clements (He/Him)
Chris Clements is a Partner and Global Procurement Lead at KPMG Australia, where he has worked since 2014. With over 25 years of experience in supply chain and procurement transformation, he focuses on delivering measurable outcomes that align with business and ESG goals.
Work at KPMG Australia
Chris Clements has been with KPMG Australia since 2007, initially serving as Director and National Head of Procurement Advisory until 2013. He then transitioned to his current role as Partner, Sourcing & Procurement Advisory Lead in 2014. In 2019, he took on the additional title of Partner, Global Procurement Lead. His work focuses on delivering transformational change through organizational redesign and technology enablement, aiming to achieve measurable and sustainable outcomes that impact both financial performance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Chris Clements holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of West London, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Johannesburg, studying from 1993 to 1997. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in transforming supply chain, procurement, and supplier risk functions across various countries, leveraging his educational background and professional expertise to drive organizational improvements.
Background
Before joining KPMG Australia, Chris Clements held several key positions in consulting. He worked as a Senior Management Consultant at Capgemini Ernst & Young in Canada from 1998 to 2001 and at Bubble Group in the United Kingdom from 2002 to 2004. He also served as Director at A.T. Kearney in Australia from 2013 to 2014 and as Senior Management Consultant at Portland Group in Australia from 2005 to 2006. His diverse international experience contributes to his understanding of global procurement and supply chain dynamics.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Chris Clements has focused on delivering impactful results in procurement and supply chain management. His initiatives aim to create sustainable outcomes that align with both organizational goals and ESG agendas. His leadership roles at KPMG Australia and previous consulting firms demonstrate his commitment to driving transformational change in the industry.