Predrag Milošević
Vršac
Summary
Highly accomplished Global IT Vendor and Contract Manager with 20 years of experience in managing vendor relationships and contracts within the IT and healthcare industry. Adept at negotiating complex agreements, optimizing vendor performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Proven track record of driving cost savings, mitigating risks, and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic vendor management initiatives. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, coupled with a strong technical acumen, enable successful collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders globally.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Global IT Vendor and Contract Manager
STADA IT SOLUTIONS d.o.o.
08.2016 - Current
- Accomplished Global IT Vendor and Contract Manager with 20 years of comprehensive experience in overseeing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement strategies.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing vendor portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and optimizing cost-effectiveness while maintaining service quality.
- Proven track record of successfully negotiating and managing complex IT contracts, including software licensing agreements, hardware procurement, and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Strong understanding of global IT markets and trends, adept at identifying and leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
- Skilled in vendor performance evaluation, risk management, and conflict resolution, ensuring smooth operations and mitigating potential disruptions.
- Proficient in contract drafting, reviewing, and compliance enforcement, with meticulous attention to detail and focus on maximizing value for organization.
- Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, liaising between IT, legal, finance, and business stakeholders to align vendor strategies with overarching business objectives.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and nurturing long-term relationships with vendors, clients, and internal teams.
- Proactive problem solver with strategic mindset, adept at anticipating challenges and implementing proactive measures to address them effectively.
- Committed to continuous professional development, staying abreast of industry best practices, regulations, and compliance standards to ensure organizational excellence.
Expert – coordinator
NIS. A.D. Novi Sad (Petrol Industry of Serbia)
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Implementation and monitoring of procurement procedures of goods, services and works for needs of company; Monitoring of execution of contracts with main business partners; Advising management and preparing legal opinions to managing bodies of company and specialized departments regarding procurement activity of company; Drafting of company's internal documents regarding procurement process and implementation of auction procedures in company; Participation in working bodies of company who are responsible for negotiation and contracting of international arrangements for purchase/sale of goods, services and works.
Regional coordinator for legal matters in the Area of the Russian Federation and CIS
Hemofarm A.D. pharmaceutical - chemical industry Vršac
10.2006 - 01.2009
- Performance of all legal activities in Representative office and company's affiliate (OOO Hemofarm Obninsk) in Russian Federation, in field of international business law, intellectual property rights, labor law, and other fields of law; Monitoring over compliance of Representative office's legal status, obtaining and keeping in force of all permissions given out by competent state bodies necessary for performance of company's activities; Control over legal status of material and non - material assets of Representative office and affiliate in Russian Federation, as well as protection of company's interests in negotiations, conclusions of contracts and other legal affairs; Harmonization of general and individual documents of company with local regulations, along with presentation of existing risks and taking all necessary actions for elimination of identified inconsistencies and irregularities; Drafting of all types of contracts, agreements and other general and individual legal documents in field of international business and trade law, as well as giving of expert opinions in these areas of law.
Jurisconsult in the Legal department
Joint Stock Commercial Bank “EuroAxis”
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Advising and giving legal opinions in various matters; Obtaining all necessary working permissions for non residence employees
- Drafting all necessary legal documents regarding labor law
- Direct cooperation with authorized government bodies (Ministry of internal affairs, Central bank of Russian Federation, etc)
- Taking care of legal status of bank, as well as obtaining and maintaining in force all approvals of competent national authority for carrying out bank activities.
Education
International jurist – specialist in the area of international trade law. - International Law
Moscow State Institute For International Relations (University) (Moscow, Russian Federation)
Moscow, Russian Federation 05.2004 - 05.2004
Skills
Contract Negotiation
undefinedAttributes
- Teamwork
- Persistence
- Ready to learn and improve.
Computer Experience
Advanced level of using Word, Excel, Power Point.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/21/1982
- Nationality: Serbian
- Driving License: B category (according to the European categorization)
Certification
Commercial & Contract Management Program
Timeline
Commercial & Contract Management Program
06-2023
Global IT Vendor and Contract Manager
STADA IT SOLUTIONS d.o.o.
08.2016 - Current
Expert – coordinator
NIS. A.D. Novi Sad (Petrol Industry of Serbia)
01.2009 - 01.2016
Regional coordinator for legal matters in the Area of the Russian Federation and CIS
Hemofarm A.D. pharmaceutical - chemical industry Vršac
10.2006 - 01.2009
International jurist – specialist in the area of international trade law. - International Law
Moscow State Institute For International Relations (University) (Moscow, Russian Federation)
05.2004 - 05.2004
Jurisconsult in the Legal department
Joint Stock Commercial Bank “EuroAxis”
01.2004 - 01.2005
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