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Sourcing Manager
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.
Qualifications
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 within Pearson’s Global Commercial Operations team. This role reports to the Commercial Operations Director and affords the candidate the opportunity to work on global projects to support delivery of the category strategy for one or more of the following categories, across the organisation:
• Content
• Technology
• HR
• Professional Services
• Marketing
• Real Estate
The candidate will collaborate with local teams to drive great outcomes for the business
The Commercial Operations team will build strong relationships with all areas of the Procurement team, especially with the category leads.
Responsibilities:
● Lead sourcing events for key category specialism with the potential to extend to multiple categories
● Direct other resources within the team on larger initiatives
● 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
● Have fun!
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
● Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
● Strong business acumen
● Expertise in business planning, financials, and project management
● Excellent presentation skills
● Demonstrated decision making and problem solving ability
The candidate
● 3+ years of post-qualification work experience in Procurement with a minimum of 18 months demonstrably focused on at least one of the following categories:
● Content
● Technology
● HR
● Professional Services
● Marketing
● Real Estate
● Experience leading procurement projects on an international scale
● Experience leading >£5m negotiations preferred
● 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 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...