Natalia Ryzhkova
Senior Procurement Manager
London
Summary
Senior Procurement Manager with over 12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain optimization within complex manufacturing and industrial sectors. Demonstrated expertise in leading procurement transformation projects, developing and executing sourcing strategies, and optimizing supply chain performance to drive cost savings and efficiency improvements. Proven ability to manage teams, engage senior stakeholders, and navigate change management within large multinational organizations. Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering tangible results through strategic procurement initiatives and supplier negotiations. Experienced Supply Chain and Procurement Manager in Gas & Oil and FMCG industries with a combination of consulting and business experience. Delivered significant commercial value focusing on establishing external partnerships and supply chain transformation projects. Advanced negotiator of supply contracts coupled with end-to-end supply chain knowledge delivering track record results in business growth and cost saving opportunities. Demonstrated substantial performance improvements utilizing strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience in managing senior stakeholders. Strong collaboration and integration skills managing internal and external parties in multi-cultural environments. Proven expertise in M&A projects, ensuring seamless procurement transitions and supplier readiness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Procurement Manager
Efficio Consulting
07.2023 - Current
- Specializing in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, and supply chain optimization within complex manufacturing environments
- Led procurement transformation projects to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and drive cost-saving initiatives
- Developed procurement strategies, managed supplier negotiations, and implemented procurement best practices to enhance operational efficiency and supplier performance
- Leading procurement sourcing, procurement and supply chain optimization, strategy setting for procurement and supply chain, and procurement transformation projects
- Led category strategy, commercial tender, and negotiations for a utilities company with an annual spend of $0.5 billion, delivering savings of over $25 million
- Developed a procurement strategy for a utilities company to support achieving its strategic ambition
- Led supply chain optimization projects for a car glass aftermarket company, delivering multimillion-dollar commercial value and improving service levels to customers
- Led an M&A implementation project for an oil and gas company, managing contract renegotiations worth over $100 million to ensure supplier readiness by day one and setting up a new procurement function, including policy, process, and people organization, ensuring a smooth transition
- Set up procurement processes, policies, and people organization for the new procurement structure as part of the M&A project
Supply Chain Competitiveness and Strategy Manager EMEA
Shell
09.2019 - Current
- Led supply chain transformation by identifying opportunities for business growth and driving strategic partnerships with Lubricants Suppliers
- Strategy Advisor to Head of Lubricants EMEA
- Led a procurement project to expand Lubricants’ manufacturing capacity, delivering > $3M cost reduction
- Led assessment of a potential joint venture vs
- 3rd party supply contract with local Lubricants manufacturers in Africa to secure supply and enhance price competitiveness
- Led divestment opportunity review with a headline of >$50M, providing economic assessment, risk evaluation, and alternative strategies
- Developed a 10-year regional business strategy in collaboration with McKinsey and Deloitte
- Performed a supply chain cost benchmarking study, delivering a cost improvement pipeline of > $4M
Regional Packaging Procurement and Supplier Manager
Shell
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Managed procurement and sourcing of packaging materials across 12 manufacturing plants in EMEA with a total category spend > $150M
- Delivered over $10M in cost savings through continuous performance improvements
- Introduced digital procurement technologies (ARIBA, online auctions) to optimize project implementation
- Led initiatives to improve supplier quality performance and on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery from 89% to 96%
- Developed and delivered a Zero Carbon Roadmap, reducing carbon footprint by 5% annually
Supply Planner Lead Europe
Shell
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed supply planning across 10 manufacturing plants and 9 warehouses for heavy-duty lubricants
- Improved OTIF performance from 93% to 96%+
- Reduced working capital by > $10M through inventory optimization
- Balanced supply and demand during a major supply crisis by collaborating with production and sales teams
Market and Supply Planner
Procter & Gamble
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Managed stock availability and inventory across 50 warehouse locations
- Improved and maintained OTIF performance up to 98.5%, achieving 100% for key accounts
- Reduced non-performing inventory levels below target
- Implemented marketing promotions and new product launches in collaboration with production, logistics, and S&M teams
Entrepreneur
Plaza Retail Store
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Company Overview: Founded and grew a clothing enterprise
- Founded and grew a clothing enterprise, increasing annual revenue by 30%
- Successfully exited the business by selling exclusive clothing rights at a 40% profit margin
- Founded and grew a clothing enterprise
Education
Master of Service Leadership and Innovation -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYSkills
Strategic sourcing
Global procurement
Price negotiation
Performance improvement
Global sourcing
Cross-functional team leadership
Price negotiations
Project management
Risk management
ARIBA
SAP
Certification
Negotiation Training Course, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 2016
Awards
- Alumni of Fulbright Program, 2008-2011
- Winner of International Integration Students Marketing Competition, Florence, Italy, 2004
Timeline
Senior Procurement Manager
Efficio Consulting
07.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Competitiveness and Strategy Manager EMEA
Shell
09.2019 - Current
Regional Packaging Procurement and Supplier Manager
Shell
07.2014 - 09.2019
Supply Planner Lead Europe
Shell
07.2012 - 07.2014
Market and Supply Planner
Procter & Gamble
06.2011 - 07.2012
Entrepreneur
Plaza Retail Store
12.2006 - 08.2008
Master of Service Leadership and Innovation -
Rochester Institute of Technology
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