Natalya Umantseva

Natalya Umantseva is an experienced professional in contract administration and procurement, currently serving as the Lead Contract Administrator for LUKOIL at the West Qurna-2 Project since September 2023. Previously, Natalya held various positions at Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V., including Contract and Procurement Compliance Manager, where responsibilities included conducting audits and maintaining C&P procedures. As Contracts and Procurement Manager, Natalya oversaw all contracting activities for the Karachaganak Field, ensuring quality assurance for key documents. Earlier roles involved managing evaluations, reviewing contract terms, and developing contracting strategies. Natalya holds a Master of Business Administration from Kingston University and a degree from Karaganda State Technical University.