Group Vendor & Procurement Operations Manager

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

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church's, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.

Job Purpose

You will lead the Vendor Management & Procurement Operations team ensuring that Prada Group's supplier base across all Regions complies with industrial, financial, labor and sustainability regulations, and that Procure-to-Pay processes are applied correctly, with high-quality data and reliable turnaround times

Responsibilities

• Build and Lead the Vendor management & Procurement Operations team and any external consultants, setting and monitoring KPIs (processing times, backlog) across all Regions
• Own supplier onboarding, qualification and exit processes, keeping them aligned with regulations and international best practice
• Ensure data quality on contracts and purchase orders, and compliance with P2P rules by internal functions and suppliers
• Support purchasing planning with alerts on expiring contracts and on spending per supplier
• Manage weekly reporting (transactions, spend, backlog, buying-channel usage) and escalations on the health of the supplier base
• Design and manage communication with suppliers and the handling of user support requests on Ivalua
• Drive P2P digital solution adoption
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, HR, CISO, Internal Audit, Sustainability and business functions across Regions

Knowledge And Skills

At least 6 years in managerial Vendor Management roles, with a proven track record in designing supplier onboarding and qualification processes by sector and purchasing category, in international environments

Solid understanding of cross-functional compliance (code of ethics, financial soundness, adherence to company policies) as well as technical and sector-specific requirements, including cybersecurity/NIS2, sustainability, labor law and traceability of the sub-supplier chain

Familiarity with end-to-end P2P processes (contract management, purchase requisitions, purchase orders) and with data quality, KPI and reporting practices; hands-on experience with e-procurement platforms such as Ivalua is a plus

Experience leading a team, defining clear roles and responsibilities and developing young talent

A background in international, matrix organizations undergoing significant transformation, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal and HR

A keen interest in digital solutions and process innovation, with a commitment to keeping up to date with regulations and international best practice

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.

Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to build a fair and respectful workplace for all.