Patrick Chukwumba
Okorie
12+ years driving procurement excellence across Production Materials, Logistics, Energy, and MRO. Managing EUR 700m+ in categories with 1,100+ suppliers globally.
Total procurement spend managed across all categories in 2025
Global and local supplier base managed across all categories
Procurement and finance expertise across multiple categories
Production Materials, Logistics, Energy, MRO, Projects & more
Procurement Leader
with a Finance Edge
Skilled procurement manager with over 12 yearsof procurement and Finance experience, covering multiple categories across Nigerian Breweries Plc — one of Africa's leading FMCG companies and part of the Heineken Group.
Proficiently leveraging procurement tools, software and strategies that drive cost, value and efficiency. Highly accustomed to working in volatile, fast-changing market conditions, while still meeting the business needs of a variety of stakeholders.
Currently responsible for people management, capability development, category strategy development, sourcing activities and governance — overseeing a portfolio spanning Production Materials, Logistics, Energy, Investment Projects, MRO and Regulatory categories.
Strategic Procurement
Category strategy development, sourcing activities and governance across multi-billion euro spend.
Global Exposure
Interface with Heineken Global Category Buyers, managing both locally and globally sourced materials.
Data-Driven
Proficient in procurement tools, software and strategies that drive cost, value and efficiency.
Finance Backbone
Fellow ICAN and Associate CITN — a rare blend of financial acumen and procurement expertise.
20 Years at Nigerian Breweries
A consistent trajectory from Finance to Procurement leadership within one of Africa's most respected FMCG companies.
Supply Chain Category Manager
Responsible for people management, capability development, category strategy development, sourcing activities and governance. Working with category buyers to support the Supply Chain function. Responsible for tendering, negotiation, supplier selection and opportunity assessment for all locally sourced Supply Chain activities.
- EUR +700m under management as of 2025
- +1,100 suppliers across categories
- 3 FTEs directly managed
Manager – Contract Management
Leading and managing the Contract Management team — responsible for Contract Implementation, Contract Execution, Supplier Performance Management and Contract Closures. Management of internal/external Stakeholders and interface with Heineken Global Category Buyers.
- +2,000 suppliers
- 7 FTEs directly managed
Category Buyer, Supply Chain Services & Projects
Responsible for Investment Projects, Logistics & Warehousing. Worked with the Supply Chain Project team to deliver Investment projects across Breweries and with the Distribution team to ensure uninterrupted supply of delivery trucks.
Contract Manager – Production Materials
Effectively managed relationships with all stakeholders involved in production materials and secured uninterrupted supply of production materials.
Category Buyer – Production Materials
Responsible for all locally sourced Production Materials (Raw and Packaging). Managed tendering, negotiation, supplier selection and opportunity assessment. Secured uninterrupted supply.
Category Buyer – Business Services & Commerce
Secured multi-year uninterrupted supply of locally sourced material at competitive cost. Role required strategy development, tendering, negotiation, supplier selection, contracting and STP policy compliance. Brought financial expertise and procurement experience to support the category.
Bank Operations Manager
Managed banking operations for the organisation.
Tax and Consolidation Manager
Managed tax and group consolidation processes.
Business Unit Controller
Developed control consciousness and discipline in utilisation of financial resources to ensure cost savings in operations.
Financial Accountant
Financial accounting responsibilities at the Ibadan Brewery.
Inventory Accountant
Managed inventory accounting at the Ibadan Brewery.
Skills & Competencies
Procurement
Leadership
Category Expertise
Finance & Analytics
Tools & Technology
Education & Certifications
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
Professional Certifications
Fellow — Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
The highest grade of membership, recognising distinguished service and expertise in accountancy.
Associate — Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
Professional certification in Nigerian tax law, practice and compliance.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Patrick enjoys quality family time, following football and exploring new destinations — values that also inform his collaborative leadership style.
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