JURICA PETRIĆ

Lead the Public Procurement Department, managing end-to-end procurement activities from both contracting authority and bidder perspectives (tender documentation, bid preparation, compliance checks, and appeals procedures). Oversee EU-funded projects, ensuring full regulatory compliance, robust contract management, and on-time delivery of project obligations. Drive process improvements and governance across the function, advising internal and external stakeholders and strengthening controls through reporting and post-award monitoring.

Key responsibilities included monitoring the public procurement market and advising public and private partners throughout procurement procedures. I prepared tender documentation (including procurement documentation) and developed bids for the employer and external clients, as well as performed ex-post compliance reviews of procurement procedures. I also drafted appeals and appeal arguments and managed appeal proceedings, prepared commercial contracts, tracked legislative changes and DKOM case law/practice, and produced regular reports and contract performance analyses.

My primary responsibility was to establish the Public Procurement Department and fully integrate it into the company’s core business processes. I led the reorganisation of the function, introduced digital workflows, and aligned internal procedures and governance. In addition to preparing documentation for public procurement procedures, I coordinated closely with Central Purchasing and Warehousing to set up a stock planning and replenishment system aligned with contractual obligations arising from public procurement contracts.

As an independent Sales Representative, I was responsible for selling a full range of bus vehicles (MAN, Neoplan, Otokar, VW), with a strong focus on the midibus segment. My responsibilities included coordinating orders, negotiating and contracting with suppliers and manufacturers, managing import/export procedures, controlling costs, preparing commercial calculations, and negotiating with clients. In addition to sales activities, I monitored public procurement opportunities across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia, ensuring legal compliance and taking ownership of bid submission and participation throughout the entire procurement process.

As a Sales Representative, I was responsible for selling new vehicles in the MAN Group bus segment. Key activities included coordinating orders and liaising with factories, managing import/export procedures, negotiating with clients, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. In addition to commercial responsibilities, I monitored public procurement opportunities in Croatia, tracked applicable procurement regulations, and prepared and submitted documentation while participating throughout the procurement process.

As Chairman of the Supervisory Board, I oversaw corporate governance and the Management Board’s performance, monitored execution of business plans, and reviewed key decisions related to investments and strategic development. I regularly analysed financial statements, business performance and risks, proposing measures to improve efficiency and compliance. I contributed to strategic planning (growth initiatives, capital investments, asset maintenance) and monitored implementation of Supervisory Board decisions. I also represented the company before competent authorities when required and ensured regular reporting to the owner (City of Hvar).

Delivered classes in Accounting, Statistics, Business Communication, Fundamentals of Tourism, and Tourism Marketing. As a homeroom teacher, managed class administration, maintained regular communication with parents (including parent-teacher meetings), and continuously monitored and supported students’ progress and development.