- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
About Prada Group
Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group is a paragon of excellence with a perpetual focus on innovation. As a global leader in the luxury goods sector, the Group operates in over 45 countries under the brands PRADA, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, and Pasticceria Marchesi, employing individuals from over 100 nationalities. As part of a prestigious conglomerate, the Prada Group offers a dynamic and creative work environment that values talent and passion, fostering professional growth and development.
The Vendor and Procurement Operations Manager will lead Prada Group’s supplier management and procurement operations team, overseeing supplier compliance, onboarding, qualification and Procure-to-Pay processes across regions. The role also drives reporting, digital adoption and cross-functional collaboration in an international environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Build and lead the Vendor Management & Procurement Operations team and external consultants, setting and monitoring KPIs such as processing times and backlog across all regions.
- Own supplier onboarding, qualification and exit processes, ensuring alignment with regulations and international best practice.
- Ensure data quality for contracts and purchase orders, and compliance with P2P rules by internal functions and suppliers.
- Support purchasing planning through alerts on expiring contracts and supplier spend.
- Manage weekly reporting on transactions, spend, backlog and buying-channel usage, and escalate issues concerning the health of the supplier base.
- Design and manage supplier communications and the handling of user support requests on Ivalua.
- Drive adoption of P2P digital solutions.
- Work closely with Finance, Legal, HR, CISO, Internal Audit, Sustainability and business functions across regions.
Qualifications
- At least 6 years in managerial Vendor Management roles, with a proven track record designing supplier onboarding and qualification processes by sector and purchasing category in international environments.
- Solid understanding of cross-functional compliance, including codes of ethics, financial soundness and adherence to company policies, as well as technical and sector-specific requirements such as cybersecurity/NIS2, sustainability, labor law and sub-supplier chain traceability.
- Familiarity with end-to-end P2P processes, including contract management, purchase requisitions and purchase orders, as well as 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.
- Background in international, matrix organizations undergoing significant transformation, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across Finance, Legal and HR.
- Strong interest in digital solutions and process innovation, with a commitment to staying up to date with regulations and international best practice.
Skills
Experience
At least 6 years in managerial Vendor Management roles; experience leading a team is also required.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Culture
The Prada Group fosters a creative and international work environment, driven by curiosity and the pursuit of excellence. The company values the development of talent and passion, providing a platform for employees to advance their professional journeys.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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