Kate Rudnyaeva
About Kate Rudnyaeva
Kate Rudnyaeva is a Procurement Specialist at Ciklum, where she has worked for four years, focusing on procurement processes and inter-team automation. She previously held roles as a Data Analyst at DAN.IT education and as an Import Manager at VentaLab LLC, and she holds a Master's degree in Management of International Economic Activity.
Work at Ciklum
Kate Rudnyaeva has been employed at Ciklum as a Procurement Specialist since 2020. In her role, she has actively participated in the internal ERP system merger processes and inter-team business process automation initiatives. She played a pivotal role in revitalizing procurement processes by unifying and enhancing licenses, subscriptions, and software acquisition for Ciklum Western Europe following a merger. Additionally, she collaborated with international partners in the UK, Poland, Spain, and the Czech Republic to streamline procurement operations. Her efforts significantly reduced the volume of ad-hoc purchases through proactive procurement planning and strategic vendor partnerships.
Previous Experience
Before joining Ciklum, Kate Rudnyaeva worked at DAN.IT Education as a Data Analyst from 2021 to 2022 in Kyiv City, Ukraine. She also held the position of Import Manager at VentaLab LLC from 2018 to 2019 in Dnipro, Ukraine. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Underwriter at Credit Dnepr Bank from 2017 to 2018 in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in procurement and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Kate Rudnyaeva earned a Master's degree in Management of International Economic Activity from the University of Customs and Finance, where she studied from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, she completed a course in Data Analytics at DAN IT Education from 2021 to 2022. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current role in procurement and her previous positions in data analysis.
Achievements in Procurement
In her role at Ciklum, Kate Rudnyaeva successfully orchestrated the consolidation of purchasing processes across more than 10 internal teams. This initiative enhanced coordination and streamlined workflows within the organization. Her strategic approach to procurement has led to improved efficiency and effectiveness in managing resources and vendor relationships.