Sandile Ntando Buthelezi is a Supply Chain Director for Beapo (Pty) Ltd and a SCM Executive specializing in procurement strategy development and business process re-engineering. Sandile leads localization and industrial procurement initiatives within the port and rail in sector across an annual portfolio in excess of R500m. Currently a PhD candidate and Vice Chairperson of the CIPS KZN Branch, Sandile is also the former Provincial Chairperson of the Black Management Forum for Young Professionals. As an active thought leader, mentor, and coach, Sandile is dedicated to enhancing the profession and nurturing emerging leaders