Kumtor Gold Company (KGC) realizes that local procurement brings significant benefits to KGC. It is one of the most effective ways for KGC to maintain its social license to operate, strengthen its relationship within the Kyrgyz Republic, and improve the supply chain efficiency. To get a better understanding of how KGC is doing concerning Local Procurement, and what is envisaged for the future, we interviewed Leslie Louw, V.P. Procurement & Logistics, KGC to obtain his views.