Head of Global Direct & Indirect Procurement

Valneva; Livingston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty vaccine company is seeking a Head of Global Direct & Indirect Procurement in Livingston, Scotland. This site-based role requires extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, along with strong leadership skills. The successful candidate will lead a team of Global Category Managers and implement strategies that align with business objectives. Benefits include stock options, employee assistance, and gym membership options.

Benefits

Stock Options

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership OR fitness allowance

LinkedIn Learning

EV Salary Sacrifice

Many others included

Qualifications

• 15+ years Procurement (direct & indirect) and Supply Chain experience.
• 10+ years leadership experience.
• Global team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies.
• Manage a team of four Global Category Managers.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking and planning

Leadership and team management

Negotiation and contract management

Direct & Indirect procurement spend management

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and stakeholder management

Market research and analysis

Risk management

Sustainability and ethical procurement

Education

Degree/Master in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health. Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work. Our procurement team are looking to add a Head of Global Direct & Indirect Procurement into their team. This will be a site based role with the successful incumbent working at least 3 days per week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and implementing global procurement strategies across multiple categories. This role involves managing a team of four Global Category Managers and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The position requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across various sites and functions.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience: 15+ years Procurement (direct & indirect) and Supply Chain experience.
• 10+ years leadership experience.
• Global team management experience.
• Degree/Master in a relevant discipline.

Required skills

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Leadership and team management
• Negotiation and contract management
• Direct & Indirect procurement spend management and category experience
• Analytical and problem-solving
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Market research and analysis
• Risk management
• Sustainability and ethical procurement

Benefits

• Stock Options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym membership OR fitness allowance
• LinkedIn Learning
• EV Salary Sacrifice
• Many others included