Paul Ochara

Paul Ochara is an experienced professional in procurement and category management, currently serving as the Assistant Category Manager at Text Book Centre Ltd since October 2018. In this role, Paul develops and implements category strategies while sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality. Previous positions include Procurement Officer, where responsibilities included market research and purchasing for multiple retail outlets and e-commerce, and Dispatch Clerk, handling invoicing and logistics. Paul started a career at South Nyanza Sugar Company Ltd as a Procurement Intern, engaging in tender evaluation and supplier negotiations. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from Taita Taveta University.