John Atkinson -
An independent business consultant and trainer specialising in global and strategic procurement. Based in Shropshire, UK John
also has his own office in Beijing, China which facilitates international project delivery for a wide and diverse range of
clients. John’s experience spans some 10 years in procurement including Head of Group & Global Procurement for Focus
Wickes plc where he was responsible for the full creation and implementation of global sourcing initiatives, supplier/vendor
management and commercial contract negotiation. As a consultant and trainer for he is passionate about delivery, and
utilises his career expertise to ensure that clients receive leading edge procurement training results, enabling delegates
to understand not only the subject matter, but also the application and usage to add value both to their role and within the
wider business environment.
