THE STORY SO FAR
It’s pretty simple really. Procurement can either be a complex headache of moving parts that leak money, or it can be a powerful real-time business tool to sharpen costs, streamline processes and build strong partnerships.
Welcome to ZOOL.
What started as software to manage high volume print sourcing back in 2007 is now one of the world’s most dynamic procurement platforms delivering an end-to-end workflow that is more intuitive, more flexible, more transparent and better value than ever before.
- Easy to use and very elegant, ZOOL centralises all your procurement processes in one hyper-intelligent hub
- Fully customisable set up ensures that every single transaction becomes simple, seamless and compliant
- The real-time reporting dashboard delivers crucial insights to help supercharge your business resources
- Live competitive tension results in the best supplier value for every job, every time and drives accountability
At ZOOL, we think laterally and do everything possible to make procurement work beautifully. In an ever-changing world, our devotion to better procurement means we’re always immersed in the small details to ensure the moving parts work harmoniously.
This robust, specialised and award-winning platform covers all aspects of the supply chain, placing procurement teams in control of the process. With over 3,000 users and counting, ZOOL is entrusted by and co-developed with clients including the Federal Government.
Unusual name. Unusually clever procurement.
OUR PEOPLE
ZOOL was initially founded by and for E-Bisglobal, so we truly practice what we preach! We now run as a distinct company. Most importantly, our leadership team have been in the sourcing and software game for a long time.
Paul Freeman
Executive Chairman
Paul has over 40 years’ experience in the print and IT industries. He began his career in IT with the NSW Government before working in sales and marketing of paper products. By the age of 38, Paul was Managing Director of a group comprising three printing companies, an office consumables division and more than 100 staff. This experience paved the way for him to fulfil his dream of starting a business in 1990 with his wife Ann, a print brokerage firm called ‘Off and Running Print Management’.
As the business continued to grow and evolve, Paul invested in building the IT development company ‘Providing the Edge’. This was subsequently incorporated as ZOOL Pty Ltd, which reflected the significance Paul realised e-commerce would have on the future of procurement. In 2017, the company was rebranded to ZOOL Global, based on growing demand for outsourced procurement services from an international client base. Paul is featured in “50 Unsung Business Heroes” and led E-Bisprint (now E-Bisglobal) to a place in BRW’s Top 20 Most Innovative Companies in Australia.
Sean Havard
Chief Executive Officer
Sean brings to ZOOL Global an extensive background in financial and systems management, auditing and forensic accounting. After graduating from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 1998, he worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) both in the United States and Australia for six years. During this time, he gained experience working for clients representing numerous industries and international markets.
Sean then joined Apple Computers Australia as Financial Controller. In this role, he managed Apple’s shared services division located in Singapore and was responsible for all financial reporting to the United States. Sean started at E-Bisprint in 2005 as Operations Manager and Director of Finance, returning in 2013 after working with WorkCover NSW for two years where he was responsible for the revitalisation of risk management for the second largest Workers Compensation Insurance organisation in Australasia. As Chief Executive Officer, Sean leads the ZOOL Global team as we embark on a mission to empower our clients through intelligent procurement.
ZOOL CAREERS
Here at ZOOL, we’re always on the hunt for talented superstars. So if you like the idea of procurement in motion as much as we do, check out the latest roles or send your details through to info@zoolglobal.com.
IN THE NEWS
We like to make waves in the procurement industry for all the right reasons. That’s why you’ll often read about ZOOL in both local and international publications. You might also see us around at different conferences and events.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
ZOOL helps to empower businesses through intelligent procurement…
By acting as the impartial and independent interface between clients and suppliers across different categories, from to paper to pens to print.
We believe the old way of procurement is awkward and inefficient.
So we are determined to streamline and supercharge the process.
That’s why we believe in an end-to-end workflow that is more intuitive,
more flexible, more transparent and better value than ever before…
Where leaders are armed with powerful insights.
Where users are accountable and empowered.
Where procurement emerges as a driving force.
We’re for long term partnerships based on mutual respect and shared results.
We’re for the art of co-creation, always improving and never standing still…
With a real laser focus on online procurement software.
This is procurement in motion. This is ZOOL.