Nelson Farawu is an experienced procurement professional with a robust background spanning over two decades in the industry. Currently serving as the Global Procurement Manager for Strategic Co-Manufacturing at Nestlé since May 2017, Nelson has previously held roles including Regional Procurement Manager for Asia, Oceania, and Africa at Nestlé and Regional Procurement Manager for Paper and Board in Africa at Unilever, where expertise in supplier rationalization and cost optimization was demonstrated. Additional experience includes managing procurement operations in Southern Africa at Unilever and serving as a Senior Buyer at Cairns Foods Limited, focusing on supplier evaluation, stock management, and compliance with ISO standards. Nelson began a career in procurement as a Management Trainee at ART Corporation. Academically, Nelson holds an MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies, both from the University of Zimbabwe.
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