Hello There!
I'm Joan Mutheu

Your Procurement Partner for Growth

I help small and medium-sized businesses turn procurement from a cost drain into a competitive advantage, leveraging 15+ years in FMCG manufacturing.

  • My mission is to help you :

    • Cut costs by 10-15% through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and eliminating overpayment—savings that go straight to your bottom line.

    • Eliminate supply disruptions by transforming reactive firefighting into proactive supplier management and delivery tracking.

    • Free up 5-10 hours weekly by handling operational procurement tasks, from PO processing to invoice reconciliation, so you focus on growth.

    • Build resilient supply chains with vetted suppliers, performance monitoring, and inventory optimization across your entire procurement portfolio.

    Ready to save time and start saving? Let's talk about your procurement challenges.

Experience You Can Trust

15+ Years in FMCG Manufacturing (Multinational)

Advanced from administrative support to strategic materials planning

Managed $4.6M annual procurement portfolio

Delivered enterprise-level results for multinational operations

Proven Results:

Managed $4.6M annual materials portfolio

Achieved up to 90% cost savings on strategic sourcing projects

Reduced inventory obsolescence by 25%

Improved on-time material availability to 94%

Decreased material-related downtime by 85%

Professional Credentials:

Bachelor's: Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Certified: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply)

Member, Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) - Global leader in supply chain education and certification

Services

Do you have a procurement function that is draining your profits, causing constant disruptions, and wasting your executive time on supplier firefighting instead of growth? If so, then you've come to the right place.

I am a Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy consultant who partners with small and medium-sized businesses to transform this function into a competitive edge. I deliver guaranteed savings and free up 5-10 hours of your time weekly by building resilient, disruption-free supply chains.

Are you ready to...

Stop overpaying for suppliers and services?

You're spending money every day on materials, equipment, and services. But without proper procurement processes, you could be overspending by 30-40% or more - money that should be going straight to your bottom line.

Eliminate supply chain disruptions before they happen ?

Stockouts, late delivery, and unreliable suppliers don't just cost money - they cost you customers. A strategic procurement approach helps you build resilient supplier relationships that keep your business running.

Turn procurement from a cost center into a profit driver?

Most businesses see procurement as just "buying staff".But with data-driven supplier management, strategic sourcing, and optimized inventory control, procurement becomes your secret weapon for competitive advantage.

Free up time to focus on growing your business?

You didn't start your business to chase invoices and manage spreadsheets. Streamlined procurement processes give you back hours every week to focus on what really matters- serving customers and scaling operations.

My blog

I'll share proven procurement strategies and insider tips that help SMEs save time and money, so you can see exactly how I'll transform your business operations and boost your bottom line.