Procurement Category Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Pearson Education Full time

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Job Description

About Pearson Finance

Pearson Finance is one finance team, improving Pearson's performance, through finance excellence as stewards of value. We combine world-class finance skills with a commercial focus and a continuous improvement mindset. Our strategic priorities center around data and storytelling, being trusted advisors to shape business outcomes, driving efficiency through continuous improvement, automation and standardization, and finally to mitigate risk as we partner with the rest of the business to drive execution of Pearson's overall strategy.

Exciting opportunity to join the Pearson Global Procurement team as a Procurement Category Manager - Real Estate and FM.

Summary Description of Role

The Procurement Category Manager - Real Estate and FM shall be responsible for ensuring that Pearson maximises value from Real Estate & FM spend across the Group whilst minimising risk. The individual will build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to help the business deliver both its' tactical and strategic directives.

Scope

The Procurement Category Manager - Real Estate and FM shall be responsible for the management and coordination of third party spend across global property, facilities and real estate. The Manager shall be responsible for stakeholder management, category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management enabling users to quickly and efficiently order from preferred suppliers. The Manager will support the wider Professional Services team on key projects across the category when required.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Establish category plans, preferred supplier lists, execute sourcing strategies, manage risk, drive innovation and manage key suppliers
  • Develop and execute a robust stakeholder management strategy - translating business priorities into sourcing initiatives that deliver agreed outcomes
  • Utilise spend analytics to prioritise initiatives and proactively recommend strategies for maximising value
  • Deliver measurable savings against agreed targets
  • Work in collaboration with the extended team to drive function wide objectives - including enabling guided buying channels
  • In conjunction with legal, ensure sourcing contracts protect Pearsons interests and drive robust risk strategies whilst promoting sustainability and diversity
  • Approve all indirect third party spend above agreed thresholds
  • Establish and utilise network to keep abreast of industry best practice and drive innovation

Qualifications/Experience/Education

  • Able to influence externally at SVP level and internally to at least VP
  • Articulate with strong communication, people, and leadership skills
  • Experience of leading both virtual and physical global teams
  • Ability to lead by influence rather than authority when necessary
  • Strong problem solving and change management ability
  • Evidence of managing strategic relationships and negotiating complex, high value third party agreements
  • Natural ability to interact positively with all internal stakeholders across cultures, countries, and professional disciplines
  • Able to maintain impartiality and drive business outcomes

Your rewards & benefits

We know you'll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too. We offer:

  • A competitive salary
  • Hybrid working model
  • 25 days annual leave, which increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days (with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year on top of this)
  • A fantastic pension plan, where Pearson doubles what you contribute
  • Other benefits, including private dental care, private medical insurance, digital GP service, season ticket loan, eye tests, cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, employee wellbeing assistance, discounted retail and leisure products, services from leading companies and much more. See our options here: Pearson Jobs - Benefits

About Us

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets.

To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we also have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to creating a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing .

To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: .

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