Procurement Specialist for Indirect Categories

4 giorni fa


Milano, Lombardia, Italia Prada A tempo pieno

Job Title: Category Manager

Job Purpose: The Category Manager will report directly to the Head of Indirect Procurement and coordinate the procurement process for covered expense categories.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing the relevant procurement requests and issuing the respective orders to vendors.
  • Periodic analysis and monitoring of expenditure KPIs for covered categories.
  • Handles relations and negotiations with strategic vendors in agreement with the Head of Indirect Procurement.
  • Supervises the scouting and selection of new potential vendors in agreement with the Vendor Manager, Cost Governance, and Procurement Excellence.
  • Manages negotiation activities (tender specifications, technical and economic evaluation of bids and vendors, etc.).
  • Draws up contracts with vendors in agreement with the Head of Indirect Procurement and in cooperation with the Legal Department.
  • Supports the Vendor Manager, Cost Governance, and Procurement Excellence in procurement planning and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or Management.
  • +7 years of experience in Procurement preferably in the fashion industry, in management consulting, operations, logistics, or business management.
  • Excellent knowledge of the supply market for the relevant categories.
  • Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Expert in procurement and negotiation techniques.
  • Legal notions for the conclusion of contracts.
  • Very good strategic planning and operational skills.
  • Ability of problem-solving with creative and innovative ideas.
  • Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting processes, and accounting standards.
  • Expert in IT tools and systems (ERP, eProcurement platforms, MS Office, etc.).
  • Proactivity, curiosity, and focus on identifying new business proposals in a timely fashion.

About Prada: Founded in 1913 in Italy, Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. Our iconic brands include PRADA, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, and Pasticceria Marchesi, and we are currently operating in more than 45 countries, embracing employees of more than 100 nationalities.



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