Prada Group Senior Vendor Manager
Join Prada Group in Milano as a Senior Vendor Manager, overseeing vendor lifecycle governance and cross-functional orchestration in the luxury fashion sector.
Overview
Prada Group, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. As part of a global conglomerate, the company operates under iconic brands such as Prada, Miu Miu, Church's, and Car Shoe, spanning over 45 countries. Prada Group is celebrated for its dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and forward-thinking design, making it a coveted employer for those passionate about luxury fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and manage standardized frameworks for vendor onboarding, due diligence, qualification, and performance evaluation.
- Ensure vendors meet corporate requirements for compliance, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
- Coordinate across Procurement, Legal, ESG, Finance, and IT during vendor engagements.
- Guide business units through vendor approval, contracting, and performance review processes.
- Maintain vendor governance policies and procedures, ensuring documentation is up to date.
- Provide training and resources for business-led vendor management.
- Implement tools and reporting mechanisms to track supplier performance and risk.
- Coordinate performance reviews, vendor scorecards, and issue resolution.
- Manage vendor master data governance and promote adoption of vendor management platforms.
- Ensure data quality and consistency across vendor records and documentation systems.
- Work with ESG and compliance teams to integrate sustainability and regulatory standards into vendor assessment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in vendor management, supplier governance, or sourcing operations.
- Experience in the fashion, retail, or consumer goods industries.
- Ability to operate in a decentralized or matrixed organization.
- Proficiency in vendor lifecycle management tools, ERP systems, and compliance platforms.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 7 years in vendor management, supplier governance, or sourcing operations within the fashion, retail, or consumer goods industries.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Cerulean lists 541 open roles in Milan, including 11 posted recently. The broader Lombardy area accounts for 564 active listings on Cerulean, 11 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Culture
Prada Group fosters a creative and international environment, valuing curiosity and the pursuit of excellence. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and promoting a respectful workplace.
About Cerulean
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