Sandile Ntando Buthelezi is Supply Chain Executive and Member of the eThekwini Municipality Energy Committee. PhD Candidate, Vice Chairperson of CIPS Branch (KwaZulu-Natal), Former Provincial Chairperson of the Black Management Forum for Young Professionals (KwaZulu-Natal). eThekwini Municipality SCM Executive, responsible for the development of SCM strategies, re-engineering of SCM process resulting in the automation of the demand, contract, and disposals management functions. Leads manufacturing sector supply chain analysis to promote localisation and strategic sourcing strategies across a R900m portfolio per annum. Provides leadership on capex procurement planning across a R5bn portfolio including programme and project management. Extensive background in SCM professionalization and curriculum development. Responsible for delivering innovative blue ocean CRM and SRM strategies to help reposition the eThekwini Municipalities SCM business unit.