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Petra Jazvo

@petrajazvo

Category manager and procurement specialist driving profitable assortment, supplier partnerships, and strategic sourcing.

Croatia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a strategic procurement or category role where I can lead supplier partnerships, drive assortment profitability, and contribute to long-term sourcing strategy.

I am a Category Manager and procurement specialist with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and assortment lifecycle management. I have led private label development, launched new products to market, and used sales, inventory, and market analysis to drive profitability and growth.

My background includes procurement leadership across international supply chains, cost optimization, and managing long-term contracts. I deliver results through collaborative supplier partnerships, strong cross-functional coordination, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Category Manager

Current

Kenty Adria

Dec 2024 - Present (9 months)

Strategically managed product assortment and lifecycle to drive sales growth and profitability, launched private-label products to market, and optimized pricing and promotions to improve margins.

Category Management Pricing Strategy Sales Forecasting Inventory Analysis Market Analysis

Procurement Assistant

Ledo Plus

Dec 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years)

Shaped procurement strategy with focus on long-term contracts and supply security, negotiated with domestic and international suppliers, and supported financial planning and cost optimization.

Procurement Contract Negotiation Supplier Management Cost Optimization Supply Chain

Procurement and Sales Manager

Profi Baucentar

Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 (4 months)

Negotiated supplier and wholesale client contracts, introduced new products to expand offerings, and conducted pricing and cost analyses to optimize sales strategy.

Sales Strategy Pricing Analysis Client Relations

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Lola Ribar d.d.

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021 (6 months)

Supported executive management in business operations and strategic decision-making, coordinated cross-department activities, and led operational meetings on production and sales results.

Executive Support Strategic Coordination Meeting facilitation Business Operations Reporting Cross Functional Collaboration

Procurement Manager

Dines Duo

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 (7 months)

Managed procurement of raw materials and production supplies, analyzed offers and negotiated with suppliers, and coordinated imports and logistics to optimize costs.

Procurement Management Logistics Coordination Cost Optimization Sourcing

Banker

OTP Bank

Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 (4 months)

Managed financial transactions and daily client records, prepared reports and sales analyses, and advised clients to identify additional financial needs.

Reporting Sales Analysis Client Relationship Management Compliance