Vera Rozanova, MEng (Hons), MBA, FCIPS Chartered, FCILT
Supply Chain and Commercial Performance Consultant
Vera Rozanova is an international procurement and supply chain executive, transformation advisor and educator with 20 years of experience, including 12 years in senior leadership roles.
Her career spans leading global organisations, including Procter & Gamble, British American Tobacco, Mars, Royal Canin, Rusagro and Aldar Education. She combines multinational corporate expertise and cross-industry leadership to drive commercial performance, operational resilience and sustainable business value.
Vera specialises in aligning procurement and supply chain strategies with corporate objectives, translating complex challenges into practical solutions that deliver measurable results and lasting organisational transformation.
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Strategic Procurement & Commerical Excellence
Procurement strategy development and enterprise-wide transformation.
Strategic sourcing, category management and supplier portfolio optimisation.
Commercial negotiations, contracting and value creation.
Procurement operating models, governance and performance management.
Supplier relationship management, market intelligence and risk mitigation.
Total cost of ownership, whole-life value and cross-functional commercial decision-making.
Procurement capability development and organisational effectiveness.
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Supply Chain Strategy and Opertaional Transformation
End-to-end supply chain strategy and operating model design.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
Supply chain resilience, continuity and risk management.
Inventory optimisation, working capital and service performance.
Distribution network optimisation and performance improvement.
Cross-functional alignment across procurement, operations, finance and commercial teams.
Operational performance improvement and transformation execution.
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ESG Responsibile Sourcing & Sustainable Value Creation
Integration of ESG principles into procurement, supply chain and corporate strategies.
Responsible sourcing, supplier due diligence and ethical business practices.
Environmental and social risk assessment across supply networks.
Supply chain transparency, governance and accountability.
Decarbonisation opportunities, resource efficiency and circular economy principles.
Human rights and labour practices in global supply chains.
Sustainable procurement and long-term supplier development.
Integration of sustainability considerations into commercial and investment decisions.
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Digital Transformation, Analytics & Technology
Procurement and supply chain digital transformation strategy.
Digital maturity assessment and transformation roadmaps.
Spend analytics, supplier intelligence and performance visibility.
Process automation and data-driven decision-making.
Digital procurement and planning solutions.
Technology-enabled governance, transparency and risk monitoring.
Evaluation of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, for practical business applications.
Change management and organisational readiness for digital adoption.
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Executive Education, Professional Development & Thought Leadership
Guest lecturing at the University of Birmingham Dubai and Westford University, Dubai.
Invited teaching at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
Development and delivery of professional learning in procurement, supply chain management, ESG, business strategy and negotiations.
Executive and professional capability development.
Speaking and participation in international procurement and supply chain conferences.
Contributions to industry discussions and professional publications.
Translation of complex management concepts into practical frameworks for business leaders and professiona
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Executive Advisory & International Business Transformation
Strategic advisory to executive leadership and cross-functional management teams.
Procurement and supply chain transformation programme design.
Commercial performance improvement and cost optimisation.
Organisational restructuring, operating model development and capability building.
Supplier ecosystem development and international sourcing strategies.
Transformation governance, stakeholder alignment and implementation support.
Independent assessment of organisational capabilities, strategic gaps and improvement opportunities.
Food safety management, supplier quality assurance and regulatory compliance across food supply chains.
Integration of food safety, traceability and product integrity requirements into sourcing and supplier management.
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Professional Credentials & Recognition
Master of Engineering with Honours (MEng Hons).
Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (FCIPS).
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT).
Over 20 years of international procurement and supply chain experience.
More than 12 years in senior leadership, including five CPO and Procurement Director roles.
Executive experience with Procter & Gamble, British American Tobacco, Mars Royal Canin, Rusagro and Aldar Education.
Best Procurement Director in Russia, 2020 and 2021.
Recognised in the RAEX procurement leadership rankings, 2020.
International conference speaker, industry contributor and guest lecturer.