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Kapil R Sharma : MCIPS ,MBA, PGPM

Kapil R Sharma : MCIPS ,MBA, PGPM

UAE residency , UK Citizen, Cluster E JLT

Summary

Bringing efficiency in various sectors for Procurement and sourcing. 20 years’ experience in bringing process efficiency and sourcing of direct & indirect material + professional services. Managed complete procurement lifecycle from sourcing and supplier evaluation to running RFX’s, negotiations, contract management, e-bids and awarding process. Project Management Consultancy and Industry experience, including bidding for projects and conducting tenders for subcontractors. Promoted best practices via training for internal stakeholders and buyers. Worked extensively within a multi-site environment, engaging stakeholders globally. Lead projects from conceptualization to presentations and client servicing to execution. Seeking to bridge the East–West markets for a dynamic organization. Experienced in managing procurement processes from supplier selection to contract negotiation. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations and ensure cost-effective sourcing. Proven track record in building strong supplier relationships and improving supply chain efficiency.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant/Director Supply chain and Procurement

www.farpoint.co.in
03.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Procurement Consultant ( Category Lead)

NEOM
London , Saudi Arabia
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managing a team of six for SRM and tenders for professional service and consulting under indirect spend.
  • The contract size ranges from half a million to 20 million USD - covering town planning, utilities, IT, construction, property, and mostly professional services.
  • Managed Framework contracts and Tenders.SOurcing of Professional services.

Consultant ( Procurement and Contract Mgmt)

Johnson & Johnson
London , Zurich
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Consulting project with one of the leading consulting firms of the US, RGP (recognised by Forbes as one of America’s best management consulting firms).
  • Contract management and sourcing with global stakeholders and suppliers in USA , Europe and China.
  • Post-tender negotiations and contract management, internal reporting, and stakeholder engagement for compliance while improving process efficiency.
  • Lead pan-global coordination to get contracts completed.
  • Contract size 1 million to 100 million USD.
  • Quality compliance, cost mechanisms, and risk mitigation.
  • Consulting project with one of the leading consulting firms of the US, RGP (recognised by Forbes as one of America's best management consulting firms).
  • Established and maintained relationships with state agencies, private sector organisations and other interest groups.

Senior Procurement Manager

NHS
London
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managing a team of 5 for non-clinical spend (Estates, Professional Services, IT, Digital)

Director of Supply Chain ( Currently consultant )

Farpoint Trans Pvt Ltd
Currently consultant from March 2024-March 2025 )
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Affiliate of 3M Master distributor (Asia).
  • Managing all supply chain activities from sourcing to distribution, leading a team of 15.
  • Leading a team to bring efficiency, cost savings, value addition, and risk reduction.
  • Fit-out, construction, and industrial safety projects, plus indirect spend.
  • Sourcing and distribution for London-based clients for sourcing industrial safety and PPE.
  • Flagship project: Housing project with the Government worth 100 million USD.
  • Affiliate of 3M Master distributor (Asia).
  • Key Clients: Huntsman, ABB Hitachi, Amneal, Songwon, MG Motors, Tata Group, and Cadilla.

Procurement Consultant ( SUBWAY FOODS & MEDIVET )

Scube Dimensions
London, Canary Wharf
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Niche consulting company based in Canary Wharf.
  • Managing procurement compliance for a large Pan-European project.
  • Project 1 Contract with Subway HQ (IPC) for 5,500 stores in Europe, with their equipment and decor team.
  • Conducted global sourcing for this QSR for pan-European sites.
  • Pan-European certification compliance.
  • Niche consulting company based at Canary Wharf.
  • Project 2: Medivet Group for their indirect spend and as the senior-most procurement professional in the company: Projects within Medivet below.

a.) Rebranding spend for 300 branches across the UK.

b.) Led medical consumables project for £4 million, and drugs £50 million.

d.) Business rates for property, e.g. Merchant services for POS cards. Corporate services.

PPE. IT software and services. Marketing and Branding. Fit-out Material.

Indirect Procurement Category Manager

AirProducts PLC
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Company Overview: Fortune 500 company.
  • Managed two categories: Property (UK&I) and M&C (EMEA).
  • Was in charge of shaping up and formalising the Property category.
  • Sourced various commodities: for example, uniforms, PPE, equipment, furniture, fit-outs, and repairs.nt, Furniture, Fit-outs and Repairs ,Marketing and comms
  • Fortune 500 company.

Manager for Procurement suites and E-Auctions

BOC (FTSE25) & Linde Group
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • Company Overview: German Engineering Giant (Forbes 500)
  • Managed E-procurement processes for Linde group companies
  • Working closely with Buyers across regions to identify and conduct analysis on sourcing projects
  • Achieved target of completing 100 projects across 3 regions
  • German Engineering Giant (Forbes 500)

Senior Procurement Analyst

Santander Banking Group
07.2013 - 12.2013
  • Contract management for Capex and Opex
  • Tendering and negotiations, handling ERP process via ARIBA + online Ebid

Contractor

Gammon Infra
12.2012 - 07.2013
  • Company Overview: Indo-British Company: A Balfour Beatty firm
  • Supplier relationship management for suppliers based in Europe for their Middle East projects
  • Supplier pre-qualification checks and audits conducted, including plant visits and trade events
  • Indo-British Company: A Balfour Beatty firm

Commercial Manager & Procurement Lead

Matrix Solutions UAE
01.2008 - 11.2010
  • Company Overview: Contractors and Project Management consultancy
  • Project manager for mid-sized projects- leading several teams and consultants
  • Lead projects in sourcing, managing supplier relationships and setting up strategic alliances
  • Contractors and Project Management consultancy

Project Manager and SRM

ECOHOMES
03.2005 - 01.2008
  • Co-ordination and Project Management including sustainable purchasing
  • Partnered with the director in setting up a sustainable material supply chain

Asst Project Manager

R-WORLD malls and multiplexes
02.2002 - 01.2005
  • Asst Purchase / Project Manager for multi-site projects within a revenue management environment
  • Sourcing and procurement of material for fit-outs

Education

MCIPS - Supply Chain

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
UK
2012

MBA - Procurement and Strategy

Birmingham Business School -University of Birmingham
UK
01-2011

Post Graduate - Project Management

Rachana Sansad-State Board
Mumbai, India
01-2006

Bachelor Degree - Architecture

University of Mumbai
01-2000

Skills

  • Procurement Leadership
  • Process efficiency
  • Sourcing of direct and indirect material
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Contract negotiation
  • End to end strategic procurement
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Continuous improvement drive
  • Leadership excellence
  • Business development
  • Team building and training
  • Negotiation
  • Business planning

Affiliations

  • MCIPS, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, UK
  • HACCP Level 2, Hazard analysis and critical control points certification, UK

Personal Information

Nationality: British + UAE residency 

Hobbies and Interests

  • Keeping track of Global current affairs
  • Travelling to new cities for work or pleasure
  • Yoga
  • Holding a Private Pilot's license

Timeline

Consultant/Director Supply chain and Procurement

www.farpoint.co.in
03.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Procurement Consultant ( Category Lead)

NEOM
07.2023 - 02.2024

Consultant ( Procurement and Contract Mgmt)

Johnson & Johnson
06.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Procurement Manager

NHS
10.2021 - 04.2022

Director of Supply Chain ( Currently consultant )

Farpoint Trans Pvt Ltd
02.2020 - 03.2022

Procurement Consultant ( SUBWAY FOODS & MEDIVET )

Scube Dimensions
03.2017 - 01.2020

Indirect Procurement Category Manager

AirProducts PLC
01.2016 - 01.2017

Manager for Procurement suites and E-Auctions

BOC (FTSE25) & Linde Group
01.2014 - 06.2015

Senior Procurement Analyst

Santander Banking Group
07.2013 - 12.2013

Contractor

Gammon Infra
12.2012 - 07.2013

Commercial Manager & Procurement Lead

Matrix Solutions UAE
01.2008 - 11.2010

Project Manager and SRM

ECOHOMES
03.2005 - 01.2008

Asst Project Manager

R-WORLD malls and multiplexes
02.2002 - 01.2005

MCIPS - Supply Chain

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

MBA - Procurement and Strategy

Birmingham Business School -University of Birmingham

Post Graduate - Project Management

Rachana Sansad-State Board

Bachelor Degree - Architecture

University of Mumbai
Kapil R Sharma : MCIPS ,MBA, PGPM