Andrew Neilson FCIPS FCILT FSCM FITOL FIoL

About this trainer

A professionally qualified and award-winning procurement and supply chain executive with over 25 years of experience delivering world class procurement transformational change programs for globally recognised organisations. As a Fellow of some of the world renowned institutes, I am recognised for my distinguished contributions and industry-leading expertise across procurement, supply chain, leadership, and professional development. Leveraging extensive corporate and cross-sector experience, I now deliver end-to-end commercial, sourcing, procurement, supply chain, and logistics solutions to organisations of all sizes worldwide. My work spans consultancy, interim leadership, and the design and delivery of targeted training programs in procurement, sales, commercial relationship management, and operational excellence. These programs are crafted to deliver measurable impact in areas such as relationship management, innovation, value realisation, and executional delivery, alongside tailored functional and leadership coaching and mentoring. In recognition of my expertise and ongoing contribution to workforce development, I serve as an Advisory Board Member of the Global Skills Development Council, where I support global efforts to align education, training, and industry needs with emerging business challenges. I have developed strategic training partnerships with key providers, including:- Ajyal HR (CIPS Training Centre, Oman) Glomacs (Procurement, Operations & Commercial MENA) London Management Centre (Procurement & Supply Chain) Oxford Professional Education (CIPS Training Centre UK) Sales Training International (Global Commercial Training) Conex Kuwait (Logistics & Procurement MENA) Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT UK) Sterling Training (Supply Chain & Operational Excellence MENA) Professional experience Throughout this journey, I have partnered with or supported prominent global organisations, such as Roche, Carlsberg, Dnata, KPMG, Kindred Group, Briggs Equipment, A.D.I.A., Mubadala, Hastings Direct, Bathroom Brands, Santander, Adnoc, PIF, OQ, Oman Airport Management Company, Omani Military Technical College, Arrow XL, Electrolux, and Pentathlon GB. My role has consistently focused on delivering impactful solutions that address complex transformational initiatives, drive commercial benefits, enhance strategic sourcing, and foster strong supplier and customer relationships in combination with building high-performing teams and facilitating effective knowledge transfer across diverse and geographically dispersed projects.