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This role aligns with industry titles such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Associate, Source-to-Pay Operations Associate or Accounts Payable Operations Associate\nRole Purpose\nThe Purchasing Hub Operations Coordinator supports the delivery of Purchase Order (PO), Goods Receipt (GR) and related Source-to-Pay activities within Pearson's Marketing Purchasing Hubs operating model.\nWorking within a global Finance Operations team, the role is responsible for processing transactions accurately and efficiently while providing excellent support to business stakeholders. The successful candidate will help ensure purchasing activities are completed in line with agreed processes, service levels and financial controls.\nThis role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in Finance Operations. Whilst the primary focus is operational delivery, there will be opportunities to gain exposure to process improvement activities, automation initiatives and the ongoing development of the Atlas programme as it continues to grow and evolve.\nWhy Join Source to Pay Operations?\nWe are transforming how Pearson manages purchasing and supplier processes across the organisation starting with the Marketing business.\nJoining the team offers the opportunity to:\nDevelop valuable Source-to-Pay and Finance Operations experience.\nBuild expertise in global business processes and systems.\nWork with a wide range of stakeholders across different functions and regions.\nContribute ideas to improve ways of working and enhance user experience.\nGain exposure to automation, digital tools and operational transformation initiatives.\nGrow and develop your career within a supportive and evolving team.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nOperational Support\nCreate and maintain Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts accurately and within agreed timelines.\nReview requests to ensure required information and approvals are in place.\nProcess transactions in accordance with established procedures and controls.\nMonitor assigned activities and follow up on outstanding actions where required.\nMaintain accurate records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.\nStakeholder Support\nRespond to stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner.\nSupport business users through purchasing processes and requirements.\nEscalate issues appropriately and seek support when needed.\nWork collaboratively with Finance, Procurement and other internal teams to resolve queries.\nQuality & Compliance\nFollow established financial controls and governance requirements.\nEnsure transactions are completed accurately and consistently.\nSupport compliance with audit and documentation standards.\nIdentify potential issues and raise them to senior team members as appropriate.\nLearning & Continuous Improvement\nBuild knowledge of Source-to-Pay processes, systems and policies.\nSupport team initiatives focused on improving efficiency and service quality.\nShare ideas that may improve processes or stakeholder experience.\nParticipate in training, testing or project activities as opportunities arise.\nDevelop skills and knowledge to support future career growth within Atlas and Finance Operations.\nKey Skills for Success\nCustomer Focus\nDelivers a positive experience for stakeholders.\nCommunicates clearly and professionally.\nBuilds effective working relationships.\nOrganisation & Attention to Detail\nMaintains accuracy when processing transactions.\nManages workload effectively.\nFollows established processes consistently.\nLearning Agility\nDemonstrates curiosity and willingness to learn.\nOpen to feedback and development opportunities.\nAdapts positively to change.\nProblem Solving\nTakes a proactive approach to resolving routine issues.\nIdentifies inconsistencies and seeks guidance when needed.\nDemonstrates sound judgement within defined procedures.\nTeamwork\nWorks collaboratively with colleagues.\nShares knowledge and supports team objectives.\nContributes positively to team culture.\nSkills & Experience\nEssential\nPrevious experience in an administrative, operations, finance support or customer support environment.\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy.\nGood organisational and time management skills.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively as part of a team.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.\nPreferred\nExperience in Accounts Payable, Procurement Support or Finance Operations.\nExperience creating Purchase Orders or supporting purchasing processes.\nExperience using Oracle, SAP or similar business systems.\nExposure to shared services or global operations environments.\nInterest in process improvement and operational excellence.\nWho Will Succeed in This Role?\nWe're looking for someone who:\nHas a positive, can-do attitude.\nIs eager to learn and develop new skills.\nEnjoys helping others and delivering great service.\nTakes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.\nIs organised and reliable.\nWants to build a career in Finance Operations and grow alongside a developing global programme.\nKey Performance Indicators\nPurchase Order processing accuracy.\nGoods Receipt processing accuracy.\nSLA adherence.\nTransaction quality and compliance.\nStakeholder satisfaction.\nProductivity and workload management.\nParticipation in team improvement 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