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HR & Travel Category Lead
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Global Procurement HR and Travel Category Lead Senior Manager Summary Description of Role The HR and Travel Procurement Category Lead shall be responsible for ensuring that Pearson maximises value from HR and Travel spend across the Group whilst minimising risk. The individual will build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and lead a team of global procurement professionals to help the business deliver on both its' tactical and strategic directives. Scope The HR and Travel Category Lead shall be responsible for the management and coordination of c. 200m per annum in third party spend across HR, travel, meetings and events and fleet. The Lead shall 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 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 ...