Ejiro Zaye

Hi, I'm Ejiro Zaye, a procurement and supply chain strategist with over 16 years of experience helping organizations solve complex sourcing and supply chain challenges across energy, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing.

Throughout my career, I've learned that procurement isn't just about buying goods or negotiating prices — it's about reducing risk, building strong supplier relationships, and making decisions that keep businesses running when things don't go as planned. Those are the conversations I enjoy having most.

I'm the founder of ProcureNation LLC, where I focus on supplier resilience, transparency, and compliance in strategic supply chains. My background spans strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract management, and U.S. government procurement requirements, including DFARS compliance and DPAS-rated orders.

Alongside my industry work, I'm the author of two published, peer-cited papers on supply chain sustainability and trade policy. I enjoy bridging the gap between academic research and practical, real-world procurement.

I'm passionate about helping procurement professionals become strategic business partners rather than transactional buyers. Whether we're discussing supplier negotiations, leadership, supply chain resilience, procurement transformation, or lessons from real corporate failures, my goal is always the same: to share practical insights people can immediately apply.

If you're looking for a podcast guest who combines hands-on industry experience with research-backed perspectives and who enjoys making complex supply chain topics simple and engaging . I'd love to join the conversation.

Let's talk procurement, leadership, resilient supply chains, supplier partnerships, Corporate Failures & Business Lessons, compliance, and the future of global sourcing Procurement & Strategic Sourcing. Also looking to lend my voice to AI in Procurement & Supply Chain, Global Trade & Sourcing and Women in Business