Procurement Commercial Lead

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

**Procurement Commercial Lead (Digital, Data and Tech)**

This is a newly created role that will support Pearson Schools Qualifications and Workforce Skills Qualifications globally. This is a unique opportunity to join a significant and high-profile technology operation whilst driving transformation for the future and deliver an integrated digital business that supports teaching, learning and assessment and qualifications. You will be a top technical expert, and whilst schools, colleges and training providers are our primary customers, you will also need to develop the technology estate and operations to drive consumer value and support learners globally.

**Responsible for**:
Procurement of key suppliers and vendors (Pearson preferred and exceptions), category management, strategic supplier management and day-to-day performance management of suppliers including onboarding, invoicing and reconciliation with Finance teams. Ensuring we use the central Procurement Framework to secure best value and quality in supplier base

**Skills, Knowledge and Experience**:

- Experience of managing large
- scale compliant commercial procurement within a digital, data and tech operation
- Experience of creating category strategies (Hosting, Hardware, Professional Services, Security, Software Licensing, Software Support and Maintenance) calling off centrally negotiated contracts where possible and leveraging volume discounts
- Experience of selecting and managing wide range of digital, data and technology suppliers in dynamic, global market
- Experience of day-to-day management of suppliers to perform to quality, time and cost criteria, using SLA and penalty clauses as necessary to drive performance
- Experience of leading strategies for supplier-base simplification and contract aggregation to reduce the total cost of delivery
- Experience of managing contracts register, timely renewals and agreeing best-value commercial agreements
- Knowledge of the supplier markets in which Pearson operates
- Ability to work alongside DDAT team managers and business leaders to secure best value in contracting and supplier performance
- MCIPs (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement) or equivalent desirable

**Leadership Capabilities**

**Strategy and Direction**
- Direction and Purpose - Understands how one’s work contributes to Pearson’s vision and purpose.
- Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to analyze and deeply understand problems. Critically evaluates alternative solutions and conclusions.

**Performance**
- Drive and Execution - Takes responsibility to produce high quality work. Practices effective working strategies such as setting goals and monitoring progress towards goals. Clarifies expectations and seeks out resources needed to accomplish work.
- Collaboration - Develops constructive, cooperative, and trusting relationships with colleagues. Leverages technology to enable effective collaboration when needed, including working within dispersed/virtual teams.
- Communication - Communicates information and ideas clearly so that others understand. Leverages technology to better enable effective communication.
- Resilience - Embraces ambiguity and navigates disruption and change by being willing to let go of the normal way of doing things and pursues new directions with tenacity and persistence.

**Culture**
- Cultural competence, Inclusion and Belonging - Promotes safe and inclusive work environment where everyone feels like they belong.
- Emotional Intelligence - Displays sensitivity to other's needs and feelings, and practices empathy to build relationships. Attends to the various spheres of wellness in one’s life, including emotional as well as community, physical, and financial.
- Coaching and Feedback - Thoughtfully gives and receives feedback, including celebrating the successes of colleagues.
- Active and Continuous Learning - Practices curiosity by intentionally seeking out opportunities for learning and self-development. Adopts effective learning strategies by identifying active and experiential learning opportunities.

**Job**: SUPPLY CHAIN

**Organization**: Assessment & Qualifications

**Schedule**: FULL\_TIME

**Req ID**: 10769

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