Alina Voinescu
Bucharest
Summary
In my capacity as Member of the Hervis Board and as Director of Purchasing, I play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the company. I am responsible for overseeing budget management and long-term planning, while also ensuring the alignment of the group's international purchasing strategy with our local objectives. By leading a team of approximately 20 professionals, I employ strategic thinking to implement extensive initiatives that benefit the entire organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Memeber of Hervis Romania Board
Hervis Sports & Fashion SRL
08.2020 - Current
- Help develop, review, and enforce company strategy, policies and procedures.
- Ensure purchasing practices comply with laws, regulations, and ethical standards
- Approve or advise on major strategic decisions-.
- Align purchasing strategies with the organization's overall goals and budget.
- Identify and mitigate risks
- Monitor spending to ensure it's within budget and provides value for money.
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness of proposed purchases.
- Oversee reporting on procurement activities, performance metrics, and contract compliance.
- Make recommendations for improvement
Purchasing Director
Hervis Sports & Fashion
03.2018 - Current
- Played a key role in strategic planning for future company growth, establishing budgetary guidelines and performance targets.
- Accountable for achieving company targets including turnover, margin, and end-of-year stock.
- Engaging with international stakeholders and colleagues to ensure the effective implementation of strategies across various countries.
- Successfully managed supplier performance and implemented innovative category management techniques
- Led the implementation and proposal of new projects within the Purchasing Department as well as across various departments.
- Led and executed project launches, enhancing brand visibility and driving customer acquisition through collaborations with external platforms such as EMAG.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Enhanced team collaboration by facilitating regular communication, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Successfully led and supervised the purchasing department (15-20 members), ensuring seamless functioning
Purchasing Manager Hardgoods
Hervis Sports & Fashion
04.2013 - 03.2018
- Successfully created and negotiated a diverse range of products for the Hard Goods department.
- Accountable for achieving targets related to Turnover, Margin, and Stock in the Hard Goods department
- Collaborated with marketing department to implement and execute effective promotions
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and presenting successful sales and optimization strategies to enhance performance within sales department.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Utilized market trend analysis to enhance procurement strategies and achieve favorable results.
Purchasing Assistant
Hervis Sports & Fashion
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Support for the Purchasing Hardgoods department
- Processing of articles orders and price in the system.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to prevent stockouts and minimize holding costs.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Purchasing Assitant
Baumax
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Support for the Purchasing Manager in Garden Department
- Listing and operational duties.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
Education
MBA - Retail Management
SDA Bocconi
Milano Italy02.2024
Master of Science -
Univeristy POLITECHNICA of Bucharest
Bucharest01.2009
Student -
Deutsche Schule Bukarest Goethe
Bucharest01.2004
Skills
- Problem Solving orientation
- Leadership
- Conflict
- Strategic Planning
- People Management
- Budget Control
- Negotiation
- Business Development
Languages
German
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Personal Information
- Title: Purchasing Director
- Date of Birth: 11/20/85
- Nationality: Romania
Timeline
Memeber of Hervis Romania Board
Hervis Sports & Fashion SRL
08.2020 - Current
Purchasing Director
Hervis Sports & Fashion
03.2018 - Current
Purchasing Manager Hardgoods
Hervis Sports & Fashion
04.2013 - 03.2018
Purchasing Assistant
Hervis Sports & Fashion
01.2011 - 04.2013
Purchasing Assitant
Baumax
09.2009 - 01.2010
MBA - Retail Management
SDA Bocconi
Master of Science -
Univeristy POLITECHNICA of Bucharest
Student -
Deutsche Schule Bukarest Goethe
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