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Global Procurement - Commercial Operations - Director
Pearson
Hoboken, NJ, United States
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Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
Global Procurement at Pearson
Pearson is investing in the creation of a global procurement function with an exciting and challenging agenda. There represents an opportunity to make a financial impact delivering true return on investment at a critical time in the company’s evolution.
The global procurement team is newly constituted, with a global footprint and diverse expenditure profile; ranging from traditional indirect categories to content led direct media categories.
We are seeking to grow our internal capability to become a leader in the Procurement profession, joining us will be an exciting and challenging career step.
About the role
This role represents a unique opportunity to join the team at a pivotal time with a global responsibility for our content services area. This role reports to the VP of Global Direct Expenditure and will work extensively with the Procurement leadership team to connect the local business stakeholders to leverage content sourcing volume. The candidate will collaborate with local teams to share best practices across the LOBs and GEOs.
The Commercial Operations Director will build strong relationships with all areas of the Procurement team and also with The Enabling Programme (TEP), ensuring Global Procurement's agenda is In sync with the wider organisation and will also:
• Deliver value through a portfolio of sourcing projects, prioritising commerciality, Risk etc
• Execute contracts with vendors to maximise business benefits
• Build sourcing capability within the Commercial Operations team
Responsibilities shall include:
• Lead a portfolio of sourcing events across one or multiple categories.
• Manage virtual and physical teams including 3rd party resources
• Deliver measurable savings and other benefits against agreed targets
• In conjunction with Legal, ensure contracts protect Pearson’s interests and facilitate compliance
• Contribute to the development of sourcing best practice – helping to ensure continuous improvement across the function e.g. actively seek transaction processing efficiencies
• Utilise the agreed tools to manage sourcing events and ensure delivery against agreed timeframes.
• Escalate issues and risks in a timely manner
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills
• Excellent business acumen
• Expertise in business planning, financials, and project management
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrated decision making and problem solving ability
• Strong supervisory and team leadership ability
• Outstanding written communication skill
• Strategic thinking ability
Qualifications
The candidate
• 10+ years of post-qualification work experience in Procurement or related area
• Experience leading large procurement projects on an Global scale
• Articulate with strong communication, people, and leadership skills.
• Strong problem solving ability and change management knowledge.
• Able to maintain an impartial high level view of what the business is trying to achieve remaining results and outcome focused.
• Experience working in a global corporate environment with a matrix management structure is desirable.
• Relevant degree or professional certifications in any area within operations is desirable.
Finally, Pearson looks for all its’ team members to exhibit core values of Courage, Imagination, Accountability and Decency; the global procurement team and this role have a wealth of opportunities to demonstrate these. Apply now and find out how...
Why join us
The biggest reason to join Pearson has to be the chance to make a difference to people's lives. You'll be proud of contributing to work that makes education more affordable, accessible and available to learners worldwide.
But we also aim to be the best company to work for, because we want you to stay with us. We treat each person as an individual, with competitive benefits, personal development and opportunities like working abroad to suit you and your needs.
We want more than people who can simply do their jobs. You must love and be passionate about what you do, so that you perform as well as you can. Be customer focused, clear and transparent, collaborative, can-do and courageous. For more information visit our website: www.pearson.com