Supply Optimization Project Manager

The Supply Optimisation team is an established team of 5 Project Managers that support the development of packaging materials, working collaboratively with our suppliers to assure material quality. This team is responsible for ensuring continuity of supply across our supply chains and work closely with Packaging Development Leads to onboard new suppliers. Examples of the projects that are managed by the supply optimization team, include: business continuity changes, new supplier qualifications, supplier sourcing changes and material quality improvements. This role is responsible for delivery of projects across glass, PET, closures, corrugate and labels. We are offering a contractor position to someone who is looking to develop their skills in project management and technical material change projects. This role will also provide an opportunity for the right person to raise their profile whilst learning new and transferable skills. You will be supported by key individuals from the Packaging Development Team and have a clear set of objectives for the term of this role.,

• Provides leadership to support the delivery of supply driven projects.
• Leads a cross functional team to deliver projects resulting from changes within our supply chain (ie, new suppliers, changes to materials, production locations, etc)
• Provides supply input and commercial grounding during project development phases, driving resolution of commercialization hurdles that may arise. Manages project communications to the project sponsors, technical operations and the wider supply community.
• Apply strong project management skills to develop and manage project timelines, address technical and resourcing challenges; ensure risk profiles and mitigation plans are developed and eximplementedor each project.
• Bring creative solutions to commercialization challenges.
• Ensure projects are managed using Diageo standard commercialization process.
• Build great relationship and clearly communicate within the project team, as well as externally to partners.
• Ensure the project management roles and responsibilities are clear for supply optimization and that all cross functional partners are engaged.
  
  Significant experience in project management, packaging or related field, with experience in the following areas:
+ Packaging Development + Cross Functional Collaboration + Clear and Open Communication
• Ability to collaborate with key partners to ensure packaging support is understood and aligned
• Experience of leading in a regional, international or global environment
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across different international cultures.
• Ability to influence, persuade, convince.
• Ability to compromise, build consensus.
• Able to resolve conflicts.
  
  As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you're part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you'll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it's people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who'll help us get even better. In
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