Category Manager
2 settimane fa
Founded in 1913 in Italy, the 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.
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.
Job Purpose
The role of Category Manager will report directly to the Head of Indirect Procurement and will 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
Knowledge And Skills
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
Fluent English
LOCATION
Milan or Terranuova Bracciolini (AR)
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.
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