Niko Madesko
@nikomadesko
Purchasing Manager with IT background, strong communication, and a can-do mindset for dynamic business growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a dynamic professional with a strong business mind and excellent pitching, networking, leadership, and relationship-building skills. I learn fast, cope easily with unfamiliar situations, and I’m comfortable working independently or as part of a team, always aiming to contribute immediately.
With a Bachelor’s degree in information and technology and hands-on IT support experience, I bring a rare mix of IT capability and communication strength. In purchasing and buying, I’ve worked as a Purchasing Manager at BIKE24 (remote from Croatia), a Buyer at COMAU Germany, and a Junior Buyer at LIDL Croatia—while earlier roles in travel, property management, and operations strengthened my customer focus, coordination skills, and reliability under pressure.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Purchasing Manager
Bike24
Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Serves as Purchasing Manager for Bike24 while working remotely from Croatia. Handles day-to-day purchasing responsibilities in a fast-paced ecommerce environment.
Buyer
Comau
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)
Worked as a Buyer for Comau Germany in Cologne, supporting procurement and purchasing activities. Collaborated with internal stakeholders to support sourcing needs.
Junior Buyer
Lidl Croatia
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 (6 months)
Supported purchasing activities as a Junior Buyer at Lidl Croatia in Zagreb. Coordinated purchasing-related tasks with relevant teams during daily operations.
F&B Coordinator (WWFO)
Grand Circle Travel
Jul 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 6 months)
Coordinated food and beverage operations for Grand Circle Travel globally (WWFO) from Dubrovnik. Worked across schedules and guest/service needs in a hospitality setting.
Property Manager
Apartment Allure
May 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Managed properties and supported guest relations at Apartment Allure in Dubrovnik. Handled customer communication and day-to-day responsibilities for smooth stays.
Operations & Project Assistant
Dubrovnik Travel
Nov 2018 - May 2019 (6 months)
Assisted operations and supported project management activities at Dubrovnik Travel in Dubrovnik. Coordinated tasks to help projects and daily operations run effectively.
Property Manager
Apartment Allure
May 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Served as Property Manager and supported guest relations at Apartment Allure in Dubrovnik. Managed day-to-day responsibilities while working closely with guests.
Provided IT support at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Supported users with IT-related needs while working in an academic environment.
IT Support
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
Worked in IT Support at Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik. Provided IT assistance in support of day-to-day hotel operations.
Bartender
Caffe Bar Orlando
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 (2 months)
Worked as a bartender at Caffe Bar Orlando in Dubrovnik. Provided customer service in a fast-moving hospitality role.
Camp Manager
Camping Porto
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)
Served as camp manager at Camping Porto in Dubrovnik. Managed responsibilities related to day-to-day camp operations and guest needs.
IT Equipment Sales
Spiona Land
Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 (2 months)
Sold IT equipment as a salesman at Spiona Land in Dubrovnik. Assisted customers with purchasing decisions in an electronics-focused sales role.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s degree in Information and Technology, Information and Technology
2013 - 2019
Earned a bachelor’s degree in Information and Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology, with a 2016–2017 period studying/working abroad at the main campus in the USA.
Dubrovnik Private Gymnasium
2009 - 2013
Attended Dubrovnik Private Gymnasium from 2009 to 2013.
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