Global Indirect Sourcing Lead - Construction & Logistics

Prada Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group is seeking a Category Manager to lead indirect spend across Construction & Architecture and Logistics. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage a multi-country spend, and partner with stakeholders to optimize value while protecting the group from supplier risks.

You will lead a cross-regional procurement team, drive e-Sourcing and analytics, and steward cost-saving initiatives within a centralized function overseeing €400M+ spend and 14,000+ suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field; certifications such as CIPS, CPSM or PMP are a plus.
• 10+ years in Procurement / Strategic Sourcing with focus on indirect spend, Construction & Architecture and/or Logistics categories.
• Proven experience leading international teams in complex, matrix organizations and post-merger integrations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute sourcing strategies for Construction & Architecture and Logistics across multiple countries.
• Lead full RFI/RFP/RFQ cycles through negotiation and contracting.
• Build relationships with Business owners and ensure qualified suppliers enter the spend base.
• Lead procurement workstreams in post-acquisition integrations and harmonize contracts.
• Drive e-Sourcing, e-Procurement and spend analytics initiatives on Ivalua, including AI tools and governance.
• Contribute to budget and report savings, cost avoidance and supplier quality with a cross-regional team of 4+.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Global team leadership

Spend analytics

P2P/process optimization

Education

Economics/Management degree

Tools

Ivalua

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Prada Group is seeking a Category Manager to lead indirect spend across Construction & Architecture and Logistics. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage a multi-country spend, and partner with stakeholders to optimize value while protecting the group from supplier risks.

You will lead a cross-regional procurement team, drive e-Sourcing and analytics, and steward cost-saving initiatives within a centralized function overseeing €400M+ spend and 14,000+ suppliers.