Cv
Irina

London e16, united kingdom




Professional profile

Senior procurement and private label professional with over 20 years of experience in retail, category management, sourcing, and own-brand (private label) development. Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, tender management, product development, and commercial strategy. Proven track record of launching 265+ skus and managing 120+ supplier tenders, delivering profitability improvements through strategic sourcing and cost optimisation. Based in london with settled status and full right to work in the united kingdom.



Core competencies

Procurement & strategic sourcing
Private label / own brand development
Category management
Supplier negotiation & tender management
Contract & commercial management
Product development & launch
Pricing strategy & profitability analysis
Inventory & supply chain management
Market & competitor analysis
Operations & administrative support



Professional experience

Head of private label division

T3s-siberia purchasing alliance | oct 2015 jul 2024

Led private label strategy across retail networks
Managed full product lifecycle from concept to market launch
Negotiated supplier contracts and commercial agreements
Oversaw product compliance, certification, and quality control
Developed pricing strategies and profitability models
Directed marketing and promotional initiatives

Key achievements:
265+ private label skus launched
120+ successful supplier tenders
Expanded sourcing network (china, kazakhstan)
Increased profitability through strategic procurement



Private label development manager

T3s-siberia purchasing alliance / td anix | oct 2011 oct 2015

Managed supplier tenders and product development
Conducted supplier audits and selection processes
Negotiated production and supply contracts
Coordinated product launches and commercial term