Director, Procurement

Prada Group • New York, NY

4d • $170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Procurement Director, Americas is responsible for the strategic and operational management of purchasing for the Americas Region. The role contributes to value creation, cost optimization and continuous improvement of sourcing processes, serving as a point of reference for local stakeholders and the Group Procurement structure. The Director ensures a structured, transparent and results-oriented approach throughout the purchasing cycle, in compliance with the regulatory and market requirements of each country in the region and Group procurement policies.

The Director manages a team of procurement operations employees and supports the business with vendor onboarding and purchase request, purchase order and goods receipt processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing roles.
• Proven experience in Marketing categories such as Events, Merchandising, Gifts and Digital Services, and Facility Management and Construction categories such as construction works, electrical and mechanical maintenance, security and cleaning.
• Familiarity with unions, city-specific minimum wage rates and related contractual frameworks.
• Solid team-management experience, managing at least 3–4 people.
• Excellent command of strategic sourcing and category management methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of US supply markets for Marketing and Facility Management and Construction categories.
• Experience with digital procurement platforms such as Ivalua, Coupa, SAP Ariba or Jaggaer, and with spend analytics and contract management tools.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and Copilot or an equivalent tool.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Problem-solving ability to analyze complex situations and identify effective, timely solutions.
• Leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to lead a team and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Results orientation toward savings, quality and compliance objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including credibility with senior-level counterparts.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change, innovation and multiple concurrent priorities.
• Availability for regular travel within the United States and internationally, depending on project needs and sourcing activities.

Nice To Haves

• CIPS, CPSM, PMP or equivalent professional certification.
• Previous experience in the Fashion or Luxury sector.
• Knowledge of Italian for interaction with the Group structure.
• Strong motivation and interest in the fashion and luxury sector.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement sourcing strategies for categories including Marketing, Facility Management and Construction, HR, IT, Loss Prevention, Finance and Tax Consultancy, Travel, and Legal Consultancy.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmarking and total cost of ownership assessments to support purchasing decisions.
• Manage requests for quotation, negotiations and supplier contracting in cooperation with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure purchasing contracts comply with local regulations and applicable union agreements, coordinating with Legal and HR.
• Monitor developments in the US regulatory and market environment and anticipate their impact on purchasing strategies.
• Lead and develop the team by setting objectives, priorities and responsibilities, and fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Retail, Marketing, Store Planning, Operations, Finance and Legal.
• Facilitate consensus and alignment on priorities, specifications and supplier selection criteria; mediate complex situations involving differing stakeholder needs.
• Monitor and report procurement KPIs, including savings, cost avoidance, compliance, lead time and supplier quality, in collaboration with Finance.
• Contribute to the USA Region budget and annual purchasing plan.
• Prepare periodic management reports and presentations on results and improvement opportunities.
• Support vendor onboarding and purchase request, purchase order and goods receipt processes.
• Travel regularly within the United States and internationally as project needs and sourcing activities require.

Benefits

• May be eligible for bonuses and other incentive opportunities.
• Professional growth in a creative and international environment.
• Inclusive work environment and equal-opportunity commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director