
bojan vidara
@bojanvidara
I lead strategic sourcing, tendering, and supplier negotiations for oil and gas procurement across industrial operations.
What I'm looking for
At OPTIMA Grupa, I lead procurement and tendering for goods, services, and works across the group and its subsidiaries. I source refinery raw materials, monitor commodity markets, coordinate procurement planning, and serve as Deputy Chairman of the Tender Committee.
I've built 14+ years of procurement, import/export, and logistics experience in industrial and oil and gas environments, managing 500+ suppliers and preparing or reviewing 1,000+ contracts. I negotiate commercial terms, improve procurement efficiency, and coordinate international sourcing and transport.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Deputy Head of Procurement and Tendering
OPTIMA Grupa d.o.o.
Aug 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Lead and coordinate procurement activities across OPTIMA Grupa and its subsidiaries, managing strategic sourcing of raw materials and supplier relationships. Serve as Deputy Chairman of the Tender Committee and oversee procurement planning, negotiations, and reporting.
Acting Head of Procurement and Tendering
OPTIMA Grupa d.o.o.
Nov 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 9 months)
Managed the Procurement and Tendering Department during the Head of Department's absence, coordinating procurement activities for OPTIMA Grupa and its subsidiaries. Led tender procedures, negotiated with suppliers, and reported procurement performance to senior management.
Senior Procurement Specialist
OPTIMA Grupa d.o.o.
May 2019 - Nov 2019 (6 months)
Planned and executed procurement for operations, maintenance, and major refinery overhaul projects. Managed supplier relationships, coordinated international procurement and logistics, and prepared analytical reports for supplier selection.
Lead Procurement Specialist
OPTIMA Grupa d.o.o.
Jun 2015 - May 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Managed procurement of process equipment, spare parts, tools, and maintenance services for refinery operations. Conducted market research, prepared analytical reports, and developed consolidated tender execution plans.
Import & Export Specialist
Oil refinery Brod jscraf
Jun 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Managed import and export activities within the Materials and Technical Supply Department, coordinating documentation, customs clearance, and cooperation with international suppliers and transport companies.
Administrative Trainee
Municipality of Brod
Sep 2010 - Aug 2011 (11 months)
Administrative trainee at the Municipality of Brod, gaining foundational experience in public administration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Logos Lambda
Professional Training, Microsoft Excel
Completed professional training in Advanced Microsoft Excel in 2018.
Manage HR Solutions
Professional Training, Negotiation & Procurement Management
Completed professional training in Advanced Negotiation & Procurement Management Skills in 2018.
Voyage Language School
A1 Certificate, Russian Language
Completed Russian Language A1 course in 2017.
Institute for Business Research
Professional Training, Transport Documentation
Completed professional training in Transport Documentation – International Practices & Standards in 2016.
University of Business Studies, Banja Luka
Bachelor of Economics, Finance, Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Economics in Finance, Banking & Insurance with 240 ECTS, completed in 2011.
University of Novi Sad
Bachelor of Economics, Accounting & Auditing
Bachelor of Economics in Accounting & Auditing with 180 ECTS, completed in 2010.
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