Procurement Category Manager HR & Travel

Summary Description of Role

The Procurement Category Manager (HR & Travel) shall be responsible for ensuring that Pearson maximises value from HR and Travel spend across the Group whilst minimising risk. In this role, you will build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and help the business deliver on both tactical and strategic directives.

Scope

The Procurement Category Manager (HR & Travel) is responsible for the management and coordination of c. GBP200m per annum in third party spend across HR, travel, meetings and events and fleet. In this role, you will be responsible for stakeholder management, category management, sourcing, supplier relationship management and establishing guided buying channels enabling users to quickly and efficiently order from preferred suppliers.

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 Pearson's interests and drive robust risk strategies whilst promoting sustainability and diversity

• Approve all relevant third party spend above agreed thresholds

• Establish and utilise network to keep abreast of industry best practice and drive innovation

Qualifications/Experience/Education

• Proven extensive relevant experience

• 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

Additional Information

This role will be hybrid working from home and at our office at 80 Strand, London.

Please apply directly on our website including your CV and a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying for the role.

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 that one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too. There is a range of options, but when you join our Pearson family these are some of the benefits that we offer that you can look forward to: -

25 Days annual leave, this 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 double what you contribute. Pearsons other benefits also include 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 and services from leading companies and much more.

At Pearson, we believe in the power of difference. Harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and backgrounds of every employee helps us foster innovation and create the most effective solutions for learners around the world. That's why we're committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded into everything we do. We foster a work environment that's inclusive and diverse - and where our people can be themselves - so we can reflect the customers and learners we serve. You can learn more about our diverse and inclusive culture here:

https://pearson-life/#diversity

Pearson is delighted to be committed to the Race Charter, and to be confirmed by Stonewall in the Top 100 Employers LGBTQ+ employers in the UK. We are a Disability Confident committed employer and were recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards. We are featured on The Forbes list of Best D&I Employers and are a Working Mums Top Employer and Age Positive employer. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York Stock Exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). We are proud to offer an exceptional and supportive environment to develop your professional career!

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose - to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world's leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com. Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist?company in everything we do. 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 a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here:? http://careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience.

We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity.

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Job: SUPPLY CHAIN

Organization: Corporate Finance