Anthony Nieves is one of the principals for ProcurLogic, LLC an operational consulting, third party procurement and integrated supply chain management company. The company consists of a team of industry experts with years of experience in strategic business planning, supply side sales, distribution and supply management. The company specializes in business strategy, sourcing, cost management, supplier evaluation, supplier selection, operations, value analysis, value optimization, and professional development for industries in the services sector. A purchasing and supply management veteran for 25+ years, Nieves’s past experiences include wholesale distribution, healthcare, hotels and full-service restaurant management.

Nieves is the former Head of Procurement for Oasis Experiences a premier third-party property management and development company in the U.S., providing owners support across all aspects of the management of marinas, RV parks, food and beverage operations.  Nieves created and implemented the integrated supply chain strategy for the company.

Nieves is the past Chief Executive Officer and Administrator of a Home Health Agency - Five Star Home Health, Inc. Five Star provides comprehensive medical care and support for patients with chronic diseases and post-acute care needs. 

Nieves is also the former Chief Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Supply Management for Hilton Worldwide. Nieves was responsible for end-to-end supply management services and solutions for all properties within the Hilton portfolio. Nieves integrated the various supply management activities of the company into a consolidated discipline.  Upon the acquisition of companies domestically and internationally, Nieves successfully merged the various supply management departments.  He renamed and repositioned the wholly owned subsidiary and division to more accurately reflect the responsibilities and deliverables of the discipline and restructured its business model to achieve more savings for the hotels and add more value to the company.

A recognized leader within the supply management and hospitality industries, Nieves is the 2010 recipient of the J. Shipman Gold Medal Award which is presented annually to an individual who has made a major contribution to the profession, to the Institute for Supply Management, and to his or her community.  Contributions include leadership, influencing positive recognition of the profession, publishing and teaching.  It is the highest award that can be conferred by The Institute for Supply Management (ISM).

Nieves formerly served as the chair for the Services Business Survey Committee for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). In this role he facilitated the analysis for the monthly Services Report on Business. He is the past chair of the board of directors for ISM and is the Chair Emeritus for the Purchasing Manager’s Executive Study Group of the National Restaurant Association (NRA). Nieves is the past chairperson of The Conference Board’s Purchasing and Supply Leadership Council. The council consists of 35+ chief procurement officers representing fortune 500 companies.  Additionally, he is a past Board Trustee for the Center for Advanced Procurement and Supply Research (CAPS Research), an independent global research organization. 

Nieves holds the titles of Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) through ISM and Certified Foodservice Purchasing Manager (CFPM) through the National Restaurant Association. Nieves is a frequent speaker to major national and international organizations. Nieves earned a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Florida International University.