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Project Manager – Value Creation, Supplier Engineering

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Are you a creative problem solver with strong project management skills and a passion for delivering value? We are looking for a Project Manager - Value Creation, Supplier Engineering to drive innovative solutions, optimize costs, and enhance supplier collaboration in our dynamic procurement environment.

Let's Talk About the Role

As a key member of the Supplier Engineering team, you will lead value creation initiatives by working closely with Product Marketing, Product Development, and suppliers. This role focuses on implementing Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) processes to identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining or improving product quality. You will play a critical role in enhancing procurement practices, fostering supplier relationships, and influencing operational strategies that align with business objectives.

Let's Talk About Responsibilities

  • Project Leadership: Lead and manage value creation projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

  • Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders across teams in Sydney and Singapore, suppliers, and external partners to drive innovative solutions.

  • Technical Expertise: Utilize product design, development lifecycle knowledge, and VA/VE techniques to identify and execute cost-saving opportunities.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and regular communication with internal and external stakeholders to influence and align project objectives.

  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed project records, providing updates and insights to key stakeholders.

  • Process Improvement: Develop and refine value management procedures to drive continuous improvement across the supplier network.

  • Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

  • Best Practices: Serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards within the supplier engineering domain.

Let's Talk About You

To excel in this role, you need a proactive and collaborative approach, the ability to manage complex projects, and the creativity to develop innovative solutions.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in project management within a product lifecycle environment.

  • Strong knowledge of product design and development lifecycle stages.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a creative mindset.

  • Commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics and their impact on business outcomes.

  • Ability to challenge traditional processes and propose practical improvements.

  • Experience with Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) is highly desirable.

  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and geographies.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working on impactful projects, and are ready to take ownership of value creation initiatives, we want to hear from you!

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Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.