Amos Ochieng

Procurement and supply chain executive with 20+ years of experience leading regional sourcing, logistics, and cost transformation across FMCG, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and donor-funded environments. Track record managing procurement portfolios exceeding $250M–$500M, delivering 3–10% cost savings, improving supplier performance, and strengthening supply continuity across East Africa and multi-country markets. Experienced in designing regional sourcing strategies, negotiating high-value contracts, and deploying procurement systems (SAP, P2P, Ariba) to improve visibility, compliance, and decision-making.

Brings strong governance focus, including supplier risk controls, contract compliance, and audit readiness within corporate and donor frameworks. Operates effectively across cross-border supplier networks, aligning procurement with business performance, working capital targets, and service delivery outcomes.

Head of Logistics & Inventory at New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) (2024-08 – Present)

• Responsible for national logistics and inventory
• Improved inventory accuracy across depots, reducing stock variances and improving control
• Aligned production planning with demand, reducing stock imbalances and product losses
• Coordinated movement of raw milk and finished products, ensuring stable supply flow
• Optimized transport utilization, reducing logistics costs and improving delivery reliability
• Strengthened depot-to-market coordination, improving service levels and turnaround time
• Reduced fleet downtime through structured maintenance planning
• Produced operational reports for senior management and Board, supporting decision-making

Part-Time Lecturer – Procurement & Supply Chain at Kiriri Women's University (2023-01 – 2024-08)

Delivered procurement and supply chain training aligned to industry practices and emerging trends.

• Developed curriculum aligned with procurement and supply chain standards
• Delivered lectures on sourcing, logistics, and procurement strategy
• Assessed academic performance and guided student development
• Integrated real-world procurement practices into learning
• Supported research and academic development initiatives
• Contributed to curriculum improvement discussions
• Guided students on career development in supply chain

Procurement Manager at UCSF Global Programs for Research & Training (2023-05 – 2024-07)

Led procurement operations within a donor-funded environment, ensuring compliance, cost efficiency, and supply continuity.

• Managed full procurement lifecycle across goods, services, and works
• Strengthened supplier selection through structured pre-qualification processes
• Developed sourcing strategies improving pricing outcomes and procurement efficiency
• Negotiated supplier contracts, improving cost position and payment terms
• Implemented contract tracking tools, improving compliance and audit visibility
• Established procurement risk registers, reducing exposure to supplier risks
• Supported programme delivery through reliable and timely procurement operations

Senior/ Group Procurement Manager at Dawa Group (2021-03 – 2022-06)

Managed procurement across pharmaceutical, animal health, and chemical divisions, supporting manufacturing operations.

• Led sourcing activities ensuring supply continuity across business units
• Expanded supplier base, improving sourcing flexibility and competition
• Negotiated contracts improving cost and commercial terms
• Developed procurement procedures, strengthening governance
• Introduced structured contract frameworks improving compliance
• Implemented supplier risk controls reducing supply dependency
• Improved supplier performance monitoring and accountability

Supply Chain Consultant at Independent Practice (2020-01 – 2021-03)

Provided advisory services on procurement systems, compliance, and process improvement.

• Developed procurement procedures and governance frameworks
• Conducted procurement audits and compliance reviews
• Delivered supply chain training programmes
• Supported ERP implementation and process alignment
• Advised on sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations
• Developed risk mitigation frameworks
• Strengthened client procurement capabilities

Regional Procurement Manager at SGS Kenya Ltd (2017-10 – 2019-12)

Led procurement strategy across East Africa with responsibility for ~$250M annual spend.

• Delivered 3% annual savings, improving procurement efficiency
• Support and participation in the negotiation and management of KeNHA contract (Weighbridge maintenance)
• Consolidated spend achieving ~10% savings across categories
• Negotiated improved supplier terms, strengthening working capital
• Led regional procurement team across multiple markets
• Improved forecasting accuracy and reduced supply lead times
• Strengthened supplier performance management frameworks
• Improved procurement governance and cost control

Head of Procurement at GlaxoSmithKline (2015-05 – 2017-10)

• Managed procurement portfolio exceeding $450M, driving sourcing strategy, supplier optimization, and governance across East Africa
• Directed procurement strategy across a $450M portfolio, delivering sustained cost savings while strengthening supplier governance and operational resilience across East Africa
• Delivered sustained >3% annual savings through structured sourcing initiatives
• Negotiated contracts covering majority of procurement spend
• Achieved 95% contract compliance, improving governance and audit readiness
• Reduced supplier base, improving operational control and efficiency
• Implemented supplier risk mitigation frameworks, strengthening supply continuity
• Supported commercial teams in delivering business targets
• Maintained uninterrupted supply during critical operational disruptions

Procurement Operations Manager at Nestlé Equatorial African Region (EAR) (2014 – 2015)

Led regional procurement across 21 countries with $500M spend, delivering cost transformation, working capital improvement, and operational alignment at scale.

• Managed procurement across 21 countries with $500M spend
• Delivered >5% annual savings, improving cost efficiency
• Improved working capital by $2M annually
• Integrated procurement systems across markets, improving consistency
• Strengthened regional procurement collaboration
• Developed sourcing strategies across key spend categories
• Built procurement capability across the region

Procurement Manager at Business Excellence (2013 – 2013)

Drove procurement transformation through process redesign and system implementation, significantly improving efficiency, compliance, and sourcing transparency across the region.

• Reduced procurement cycle from 21 to 7 days
• Implemented Ariba system improving sourcing transparency
• Strengthened procurement compliance frameworks
• Improved contract tracking and governance
• Supported quality assurance of procured goods
• Introduced alternative sourcing strategies
• Improved procurement reporting and controls

Procurement Business Analyst at Nestlé Equatorial African Region (EAR) (2011 – 2012)

• Led SAP P2P implementation across 21 countries
• Standardized procurement processes across markets
• Trained teams on procurement systems
• Improved reporting accuracy and visibility
• Supported system integration across operations
• Strengthened procurement performance tracking
• Enabled scalable procurement practices

Senior Strategic Buyer at Nestlé Equatorial African Region (EAR) (2009 – 2010)

Delivered CHF 2.5M in logistics cost savings through network optimization and contract renegotiation across regional operations.

• Managed regional logistics spend and import/export operations
• Negotiated transport contracts improving cost efficiency
• Strengthened regulatory and supplier relationships
• Supported contract manufacturing operations
• Improved logistics coordination across markets
• Enhanced supplier performance

Logistics & Freight at Kuehne + Nagel | Siginon Freight | Box Clever | Silver Freight Agencies (1995 – 2009)

• Increased logistics revenue from KES 12M to KES 30M monthly
• Managed customs clearance, documentation, and freight operations
• Negotiated transport rates across sea, road, and air logistics
• Improved warehouse accuracy and delivery timelines
• Strengthened compliance with customs regulations

MBA in Procurement & Supply Chain Management – University of Nairobi

Bachelor of Arts – University of Nairobi