Jovan Ilic
About Jovan Ilic
Jovan Ilic is the Global Category Manager - Direct Spend at Novocure, with extensive experience in direct spend management and a diverse educational background in international commerce, business engineering, and electrical technology.
Current Position at Novocure
Jovan Ilic is currently serving as the Global Category Manager - Direct Spend at Novocure in Root, Lucerne, Suisse. Since March 2021, he has been responsible for managing direct spend categories on a global scale. His role focuses on optimizing procurement strategies and ensuring efficient spend management to support the company's operations.
Previous Experience at GE Power
Jovan Ilic has significant experience at GE Power, where he held two key positions. From 2016 to 2021, he was the Category Manager in Baden, Suisse, responsible for managing various procurement categories. Prior to this role, he served as a Customer Application Engineer for Turbogenerators from 2015 to 2016, focusing on client-specific applications and technical solutions in Zürich, Suisse.
Tender Management at Alstom Power
At Alstom Power, Jovan Ilic worked as a Tender Manager for Turbogenerators from 2011 to 2015. During his four-year tenure, he managed and coordinated tender processes, ensuring that bids met client specifications and company standards. His role required a strong understanding of technical requirements and market conditions.
Early Career at Schneider Electric
Jovan Ilic began his professional journey at Schneider Electric, where he worked as a Sales Engineer from 2008 to 2011 in Montpellier, France. During this time, he was involved in sales and client relations, focusing on providing electrical and electronic solutions to meet customer needs.
Educational Background
Jovan Ilic has a diverse educational background. He holds a Master's degree in International Commerce from ESICAD Montpellier (2008-2010) and a Master 2 (M2) in Business Engineering from EM Strasbourg Business School (2010-2011). Additionally, he has a DUT in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from IUT De Mulhouse (2006-2008), a Bac Pro in Electrical/Electronic Equipment Installation and Repair from CFA de l'Industrie (2003-2005), and a BEP in Electrotechnics from the same institution (2001-2003). This comprehensive educational foundation supports his multifaceted career in both technical and commercial domains.