Jeremy
Ball
35+ years delivering procurement excellence across Oil & Gas EPC mega-projects on three continents. MBA in Leadership & Sustainability. Author of The Art of Tea Bag Management. Founder of MasterVendorList.com.
Profile
Procurement Leader.
People First.
Jeremy Ball is a senior Procurement and Supply Chain Executive with over 35 years of international experience leading procurement on some of the world's most complex Oil & Gas EPC mega-projects. From the $37 Billion TCO FGP Project in Kazakhstan to offshore Angola, Jeremy has built and led high-performing, culturally diverse teams that deliver results on schedule and within budget.
A holder of an MBA in Leadership & Sustainability and an Advanced Diploma in Strategic Purchasing & Supply Management (Distinction), Jeremy combines deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for people development. His Ubuntu-inspired leadership philosophy – rooted in having grown up in apartheid South Africa and worked across 20+ nationalities – drives an inclusive, trust-based culture wherever he operates.
Author of The Art of Tea Bag Management and Founder of MasterVendorList.com, Jeremy is a recognised thought leader in procurement innovation. He is immediately available for international relocation and actively seeking Supply Chain Director, Head of Procurement, PLMM Lead, or SCM leadership roles in the energy sector.
Core Competencies
35+ years of accumulated expertise
Immediately available for international relocation and senior leadership opportunities worldwide.
Career Timeline
Leadership Experience
Three decades of delivering procurement excellence on the world's most complex and high-value EPC mega-projects. Click any role for full project details.
Pre-2010 experience below ↓
Additional Career Experience (2010 and Earlier)
25 Years of Foundations
Before the landmark $37 Billion TCO FGP project, Jeremy built deep specialist expertise across piping, rotating equipment, material management, and SCM systems with the world's leading EPC contractors.
Quantified Impact
Results That Matter
Every number represents a real project outcome – cost saved, system built, or team member developed.
Impact Stories
Beyond the Numbers
Local Content Champion
At TCO FGP, proactively engaged international vendors to partner with local Kazakh vendors, supporting national local content objectives. Formally recognised with a letter of recommendation from the client for contributions to Kazakhstan's national development goals.
SAP Implementation Leader
Led the full SAP implementation for the newly merged Subsea 7 / Acergy Angola operations – GAP fit workshops, data migration from two legacy systems, P2P process design, and training for all SCM, Projects, and Operations staff.
CSR, BBS & IIF Champion
As Head of the CSR program at Subsea7 Angola, led initiatives supporting the SOS Children's Village in Benguela — providing a loving home for over 120 orphaned and abandoned children across 13 family houses. On the TCO FGP/WPMP project, Jeremy was an active leader in the Behavioural Based Safety (BBS) and Incident & Injury Free (IIF) programs, delivering multiple well-received Health and Nutrition presentations that reinforced a strong safety and wellbeing culture.
Staff Development – Angola
Self-funded two Angolan SCM team members to attend the Tony Robbins UPW programme in London. Two others were accepted to Subsea 7's Management Development Programme in Europe in consecutive years. One was selected for the Global Explorer Programme.
Thought Leadership
Beyond the Project Site
Author, founder, and innovator – Jeremy shares his procurement expertise through publishing, speaking, and purpose-built tools for the profession.
The Art of Tea Bag Management
How To Infuse A Revolution...
A bold reimagining of modern leadership, Jeremy's debut management book draws on 35 years of leading diverse, high-pressure teams across the globe. Using the humble tea bag as a metaphor for how great leaders release their potential under pressure, the book offers a refreshingly honest blueprint for infusing cultures of excellence, trust, and sustainable performance.
Available on AmazonThe Art of Tea Bag Management – Chapter Videos
Chapter 0: Overview
An introduction to The Art of Tea Bag Management — the leadership philosophy that uses the humble tea bag as a metaphor for releasing potential under pressure.
Watch on YouTubeChapter 1: Take Responsibility
The first pillar of Jeremy's leadership framework — owning your outcomes, your team, and your culture with complete accountability.
Watch on YouTubeChapter 2: Educate Yourself
Why continuous learning and self-development are non-negotiable traits for leaders who want to build high-performing, resilient teams.
Watch on YouTubeChapter 3: Are You a Leader?
A candid exploration of what true leadership looks like — and the honest question every manager must ask themselves.
Watch on YouTubeChapter 4: Create a Safe Environment
How psychological safety and trust form the foundation of every high-performing team Jeremy has led across three continents.
Watch on YouTube
MasterVendorList.com
The Vendor-Sourcing Tool for the Global Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Industries
Founded in 2009, MasterVendorList.com is Jeremy's proprietary procurement vendor sourcing platform – born from real frustration with the inefficiency of sourcing vendors on major EPC projects. MVL helps procurement professionals quickly access pre-qualified vendor databases, reducing sourcing time and improving competitive tension in the bid process.
MasterVendorList.com Videos
MasterVendorList.com – Introduction
An overview of MasterVendorList.com – the procurement vendor sourcing tool Jeremy founded to help procurement professionals find pre-qualified vendors faster.
Watch on YouTubeMVL – How It Works
A deeper walkthrough of the MasterVendorList platform and its value proposition for EPC project procurement teams worldwide.
Watch on YouTubeMBA Research
Dissertation Summary
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the MBA in Leadership & Sustainability, University of Cumbria (2024). The research bridges Jeremy's academic rigour with his lived leadership philosophy.
Research Question
"Do the Personal Values of South African SME Leaders Influence Their Value-Based Decision-Making Related to Environmental Sustainability?"
Degree
MBA – Leadership & Sustainability
Institution
University of Cumbria
Supervisor
Dr Jane Croad
Submitted
March 2024
Abstract
This dissertation investigates the impact of leaders' Personal Values on their approach to Ethical Leadership and Value-Based Decision-Making within Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, focusing on their commitment to Environmental Sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach combining a Schwartz Value Survey and structured interviews, the study examines which personal values leaders hold and how these shape their ethical decisions — particularly in a context defined by widespread corruption and mounting environmental pressures.
Dominant Values
Research participants demonstrated a strong inclination towards Benevolence and Conformity — and a notable disregard for Power. This indicates a Socially Focused leadership style that prioritises community welfare and ethical integrity over personal gain or control.
Ethical Leadership in Practice
Despite South Africa's deeply embedded institutional corruption and socio-economic pressures, the leaders studied consistently sought to uphold ethical standards and embed sustainable practices — reflecting a commitment to acting as 'Moral Persons' and 'Moral Managers'.
Environmental Sustainability
While South Africa faces more immediate crises (unemployment at 32.9%, load-shedding, institutional collapse), participants still recognised Environmental Sustainability as a significant responsibility. Value alignment between personal beliefs and organisational goals was the primary driver of ES adoption.
Personal Values → Decisions
The research affirms a direct and meaningful link between the personal values of SME leaders and their value-based decision-making processes — supporting Schwartz's Universal Values framework and Treviño's Person-Situation Interactionist model.
Why This Matters in Practice
"This research directly informs Jeremy's Ubuntu-inspired leadership philosophy: the belief that great leaders are defined not by authority, but by the values they model. The findings — that community-focused, ethically grounded leaders consistently outperform power-driven counterparts on sustainability outcomes — are embedded in every team Jeremy builds and every organisation he leads."
Expertise
Skills & Keywords
Filter by category to explore the full breadth of Jeremy's procurement, supply chain, and leadership expertise. Every tag is an area of real, demonstrated capability.
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Qualifications
Education & Certifications
Formal Qualifications
Master of Business Administration
University of Cumbria
Completed whilst working full-time on the $37B TCO FGP Project in Kazakhstan. Focus areas: sustainable leadership, strategic management, and organisational behaviour.
Advanced Diploma in Strategic Purchasing & Supply Management
PSM College, Durban, South Africa
Graduated with Distinction. Comprehensive qualification covering procurement strategy, contract management, supply chain economics, and commercial law.
Languages
Professional & Personal Development
A lifelong learner, Jeremy has invested extensively in both professional and personal development across leadership, negotiation, wealth creation, NLP, and communications.
Additional training and professional development experiences available upon request.