Vendor Manager

Location: Via Milano

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, Church’s and Car Shoe brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.
Job Purpose
The Senior Vendor Manager plays a strategic, cross‑functional role in orchestrating vendor onboarding, fleets qualification and performance management across a decentralized organisational model. Operating as the central coordinator, the Senior Vendor Manager partners closely with sourcing teams, compliance, ESG and other stakeholders to align vendor‑related processes with company policies, risk controls and strategic streamer. The role is critical in fashion, where speed‑to‑market, quality, sustainability and supplier diversity are top priorities.
Responsibilities
Vendor Lifecycle Governance

Develops and manages standardised frameworks for vendor onboarding, due diligence, qualification and performance evaluation across all business units.
Supports business stakeholders in ensuring that vendors meet corporate requirements for compliance, sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Cross‑Functional Orchestration

Serves as the central point of coordination across Procurement, Legal, ESG, Finance and IT during vendor engagements.
Guides and supports business units through vendor approval, contracting and performance review processes.

Policy & Process Enablement

Maintains vendor governance policies and procedures, and ensures documentation is up to date and accessible.
Provides training, resources and templates to enable business‑led vendor management inאַנס line with corporate standards.

Performance & Risk Monitoring

Implements tools and reporting mechanisms to track supplier performance and risk across the vendor portfolio.
Coordinates performance reviews, vendor scorecards and issue resolution in collaboration with relevant business owners.

Tooling & wandeling Data Management

Manages vendor master data governance and promotes adoption of vendor management platforms and tools.
Ensures data quality and consistency across the enterprise’s vendor records and documentation systems.

Sustainability & Compliance

Works with ESG and compliance teams to integrate sustainability, human rights and environmental standards into vendor assessment and oversight.
Ensures that third‑party vendors comply with the company’s ethical sourcing and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge and Skills

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 within the fashion, retail or consumer goods industries.
Demonstrated ability to operate in a decentralised or matrixed organisation with complex stakeholder landscapes.
Proficiency in vendor lifecycle management tools, ERP systems and contract or compliance platforms.
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills – with a process‑driven mindset.

Joining Prada means working in a creative and international environment, with teams interested by curiosity and the quest for excellence, leading to professional growth. Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment and ensures equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or other personal characteristics. We believe that walkway is a value and we กัน committed to w lower‑mart a respectful workplace for all.
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