Maria Chernova

Head of Procurement, Russia @ Sanofi

About

20+ years of leadership in procurement across FMCG, IT, Pharmaceutical and Consulting sectors. Proven record of successful management: - Creation of sustainable procurement functions from scratch - Transformations and new digital purchasing models - Significant P&L and Cash Flow improvements Best in class practices with World Wide corporate awards.

Country

Russia

City

Moscow

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Procurement, Sourcing, Cost Reduction, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team Leadership, People Management, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Management, Spend Management, Process Improvement, Team Management, Logistics, Outsourcing, Operations Management, FMCG, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Analysis

Experience

Head of Procurement, Russia

Sanofi

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

MCO Procurement Director Eurasia, Multicountries Organization

Sanofi

2020-10 - 2025-4 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Moscow, Russia

Procurement Director, CIS & CEAB Supply Chain

Mars

2018 - 2020 · 2 yrs

Chief Procurement Officer

Yandex

2018-1 - 2018-12 · 1 yr

Moscow, Russian Federation

- Responsible for procurement strategy and operations with spend over 1’000mln EURO worldwide, 53 Business Unites, 28 offices, 4 own Server stations: value, mission, ROI, social and compliance. - Lead optimization of P2P cycle. Identification of cost saving, innovation, quality and service improvements. Automation of processes with further commercialization. - Build procurement function - modeling agile approach of procurement in line with business targets.

G&S Purchasing Excellence Director, CIS countries

Danone

2011-11 - 2018-1 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Moscow, Russian Federation

- Creation of sustainable central procurement function for new Group of Companies during few steps of integration period. - Responsible for indirect, direct and commercial categories with spend >500mln EURO: - Lead successful tactical and long-term purchasing strategies of cost saving, profitability and sustainability streams: margin improvement, innovations, new products, ecology, security. - Elaboration and control of business & social processes for sourcing function with >1’000mln EURO spend, up to 33 manufactures, 77 offices, 53 warehouses, 13’000 suppliers. - Recognized iconic procurement projects on the worldwide level, Universities and in Press Media.

Head of Procurement, Eastern Europe countries

Avon

2007-9 - 2011-11 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Moscow, Russian Federation

- New procurement function for Russia & CIS countries from scratch: effective long-term model. - Lead global and regional sourcing projects with total budget over 300mln USD. - Elaboration and implementation of local procurement policy. Analyses of current business processes. - Official corporate global rewards for the significant operating margin improvement. - Creation and automation of optimal P2P process. Implementation of global Ariba e-procurement.

Head of Procurement, Russia

Microsoft

2005-8 - 2007-9 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Moscow, Russian Federation

- Procurement management of the vendor spend categories in Russia (over 70mln USD): - Lead optimization of local p2p procedures and policies. - Plan and manage tenders, market research and negotiations. - Cost control of other departments regarding financial discipline. Lead cross-functional projects.

Head of PWC logistics representative in Russia "ICS Technology"

PWC Logistics

2000-2 - 2005-8 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Moscow, Russian Federation

- Lead consulting procurement and supply chain international projects. - Elaborate the most effective purchasing algorithm for the clients (including international trade): optimization and cost control of all types of goods and services. - Negotiations with suppliers all over the world. Comparison of commercial terms. - Audit of customs documents, inspection of government projects (constructions, equipment).