iulie 2008 - mai 2013 (4 ani 11 luni) Positioned to lead purchasing functions and increase profitability for the Construction-Joinery group with 26 d.i.y. stores in Romania, Hungary, and Croatia. Facilitated market assessments and predictive analytics for the development of category strategies; defined purchasing strategies, marketing policies and monitored their implementations in the assigned region. The following are highlights of value I brought to the position: Directed successful fulfilment of a range of products with China, Vietnam, India, and European imports for Romania, Hungary, and Croatia; managed the purchasing teams and developed processes and procedures that ensured procurement and import practices aligned with corporate standards. Facilitated research and sourcing in the Chinese market and developed solid relationships which increased imports from Asia to 102% within 24 months. Established processes which succeeded in internationalising more than 40 European suppliers for all 3 managed countries. Successfully opened 20 stores (5000 – 14.000m2) throughout Romania, Croatia, and Hungary, 50.000m2 sales surface allocated with 10.000 SKUs from more than 200 suppliers. Increased turnover in Romania for assigned category of 10% in 2012 and additional 5% in last two years despite market contraction. Managed purchasing spend of 30M Euro; directed 3 teams in 3 countries, drove business grow of 21% by increase of clients of more than 10% in the last 2-years, and reduced cost of goods sold. Utilised experience and industry knowledge to execute strategic negotiations with suppliers that increased payment terms on average of 24 days for the Construction department, double the weight of private label within 2-years with annual bonus value growth of 2 digits in % in 1-year.