Project manager - value creation, supplier engineering

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 value creation 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 is preferred. 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr