Ray Nkuna

▸ Sourced and evaluated suppliers for hardware, software, and services, ensuring best-value
procurement.
▸ Negotiated pricing structures, SLAs, and payment terms, delivering consistent cost savings on
key technology contracts.
▸ Maintained accurate procurement records, pricing databases, and supplier scorecards to enable
data-driven decisions.
▸ Managed vendor relationships to ensure seamless delivery of products aligned with business
timelines.

▸ Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for industrial feedstock procurement, vendor
onboarding, and distribution logistics.
▸ Developed and implemented procurement policies ensuring full compliance with environmental
and industry regulations.
▸ Negotiated multi-supplier contracts for specialised plant machinery, reducing procurement lead
times by 25%.
▸ Built and managed a diversified network of waste oil feedstock collectors across multiple
industry sectors.
▸ Coordinated cross-functional teams across operations, logistics, and finance to align
procurement with production targets.
▸ Prepared detailed RFQs, tender documentation, and supply chain risk assessments for external
funding applications.

▸ Designed and executed supply chain strategies that improved operational efficiency and
reduced distribution costs.
▸ Streamlined transportation and logistics processes by analysing route efficiency and
renegotiating carrier agreements.
▸ Collaborated with purchasing, production, and sales teams to ensure seamless inventory flow
and demand alignment.
▸ Monitored stock levels and coordinated vendor schedules to prevent production stoppages and
overstock situations.