Joel Neilson
Quakers Hill
Summary
Proactive, results-driven senior procurement SME and advisor with 20+ years’ experience across FMCG, B2B, B2C, and public sectors. Proven leadership since 2004 supporting major global corporations and government organisations. Strong record of delivering procurement governance, category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supply chain optimisation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Governance & Support Manager
Water NSW (State-Owned Organisation)
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented a new risk-proportionate contract management framework.
- Established a contract management assurance program and procurement capability training.
- Created tools and guides supporting business-led procurement for value-for-money outcomes.
- Recruited and developed a procurement governance team of 3.
Senior Procurement Advisor – Transport for NSW
NSW Government
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Partnered with stakeholders to deliver procurement strategies, probity plans, and category plans.
- Facilitated divisional procurement training and governance initiatives.
- Delivered significant cost savings across multiple engagements.
- Supported executive delegates with procurement advice and probity assurance.
Procurement Lead Australia/Asia
Orica Pty Ltd – Minova Division
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed procurement spend across Australia and Asia with 3 direct reports.
- Implemented new global procedures and governance frameworks.
- Negotiated strategic contracts delivering strong commercial outcomes.
- Delivered annual savings initiatives and supported team development.
Supply Chain Manager
Avida Recreational Vehicles
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Led procurement, inventory, and warehouse teams (team of 19).
- Integrated procurement into lean manufacturing program.
- Established supplier agreements and savings through benchmarking.
Supply Chain Manager
Krispy Kreme Australia & New Zealand
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed national procurement and supply chain across retail, wholesale, and manufacturing.
- Delivered $1.2m+ in savings via supplier incentives and agreements.
- Developed NZ supply chain to support expansion.
National Procurement Manager
Bunzl Food Processor Supplies (Australasia)
04.2009 - 11.2015
- Formed central Procurement team managing all Australia and New Zealand Spend.
- Negotiated procurement agreements and rebate structures.
- Reduced inventory by 25% while delivering $1m+ annual savings.
Earlier Career
Starbucks, McKey Distribution (Martin Brower), Berendsen
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Held supply chain and procurement leadership roles across FMCG and logistics sectors.
- Delivered procurement savings, vendor agreements supporting multisite organisations.
Education
MCIPS Designation -
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
01.2018
Postgraduate Diploma - Business
Southern Cross University
01.2017
Diploma - Logistics Management
TAFE NSW
01.1997
Skills
- ERP: SAP, Ariba, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Oracle, AS400, MFG-PRO, Micros, Pronto, DSX
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Member – Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Australasia (CIPSA)
Key Qualifications
- 20 years’ end-to-end procurement, category, contract, supply chain, governance and assurance experience.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business, MCIPS global Procurement accreditation.
- 15+ years’ leadership, project management, and change management in global and government - based organisations.
- Expertise in strategic procurement, governance, project management, global sourcing, probity, and assurance.
- Proven ability to deliver value-for-money, cost savings, and governance in transformational environments.
Timeline
Procurement Governance & Support Manager
Water NSW (State-Owned Organisation)
05.2024 - Current
Senior Procurement Advisor – Transport for NSW
NSW Government
01.2020 - 05.2024
Procurement Lead Australia/Asia
Orica Pty Ltd – Minova Division
01.2019 - 12.2019
Supply Chain Manager
Avida Recreational Vehicles
04.2018 - 01.2019
Supply Chain Manager
Krispy Kreme Australia & New Zealand
01.2016 - 04.2018
National Procurement Manager
Bunzl Food Processor Supplies (Australasia)
04.2009 - 11.2015
Earlier Career
Starbucks, McKey Distribution (Martin Brower), Berendsen
01.2000 - 01.2009
Postgraduate Diploma - Business
Southern Cross University
Diploma - Logistics Management
TAFE NSW
MCIPS Designation -
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
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