What goods and services does Pearson buy?
Pearson buys goods and services in nine key categories:
- Content that goes into our products
- Data Centers
- Human Resources Services
- Marketing Services
- Software
- Professional Services
- Real Estate Services
- Telecommunications & Security
- Travel, Fleet, and Events
- Supply Chain
Our Global Procurement function sets the supplier strategy across each of these categories, selecting and vetting suppliers, putting in place agreements and managing relationships so the business can draw on these suppliers’ products and services to do their jobs.
Once a supplier is approved the business is free to transact with a supplier as and when needed. Approved suppliers may be contacted by various parts of the business requesting goods or services.
When agreements are due for renewal or a new need is identified the strategic function will lead this process inviting incumbent suppliers and any relevant new suppliers to take part.
Are you a diverse-owned* business?
Pearson has committed to significantly increasing our spend with diverse-accredited suppliers, in order to build more working relationships with partners who share our values — and to reflect these values in our learning solutions.
We are seeking businesses that are certified in a wide range of diversity categories and have the capabilities and experience we need for sourcing opportunities.
Pearson has partnered with SupplierOne powered by supplier.io to offer you a simple way to demonstrate your credentials.
SupplierOne is a world-class, register-once diverse supplier management platform which will provide you access to organisations who are looking to buy the types of goods and services that you provide.
View Pearson's landing page via the link below in order to begin the registration process. You will be entered into the SupplierOne Master Database as a prospective business where any of their 350+ clients can view your detailed profile, and Pearson will gain immediate visibility to your capabilities. The registration process is free, in keeping with SupplierOne's mission of supporting and promoting Supplier Diversity without charging for registration or access to their extensive client list.
* 'Diverse-owned businesses' include those that are women-owned; Black-, Latinx-, or other minority-owned; disability-owned; veteran-owned; LBGT+-owned; and other historically underrepresented groups in the global regions where we do business.
Info for Contractors / Contingent Workers
As with any global company, Pearson needs short-term specialist support for a variety of roles, from administration to marketing to technology - we have a centralised program in place for managing these requirements.
If you are interested in learning more about what it is like to work at Pearson, visit the Pearson recruitment site for more information.
Questions?
See our Frequently Asked Questions or email us at supplier@pearson.com