Global Vendor & Procurement Operations Leader

Prada Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group in Italy seeks a Senior Leader to head Vendor Management & Procurement Operations across Regions. You will shape strategy, govern supplier onboarding, qualification and P2P processes, and drive digital adoption of the Ivalua platform.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR and Sustainability to ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity and efficient procurement operations, while developing talent and leading a global team.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years in managerial Vendor Management roles in international environments.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional compliance and cybersecurity, sustainability and labor standards.
• Familiarity with end-to-end P2P processes and data quality practices; hands-on with Ivalua is a plus.
• Experience leading a team, defining roles and developing talent.
• Experience in international, matrix organizations and engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead Vendor Management & Procurement Operations team across Regions, with KPIs.
• Own supplier onboarding, qualification and exit processes aligned with regulations.
• Ensure data quality on contracts and POs and compliance with P2P rules.
• Support purchasing planning with alerts on expiring contracts and spend per supplier.
• Manage weekly reporting, escalations on supplier base health, and communication with suppliers via Ivalua.
• Drive P2P digital solution adoption and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, HR and Sustainability.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

P2P processes

Team leadership

Data quality

Ivalua

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Ivalua

Job description

Prada Group in Italy seeks a Senior Leader to head Vendor Management & Procurement Operations across Regions. You will shape strategy, govern supplier onboarding, qualification and P2P processes, and drive digital adoption of the Ivalua platform.

You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR and Sustainability to ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity and efficient procurement operations, while developing talent and leading a global team.