Supplier Innovation Lead
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Job Location:
Melbourne, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Supplier Innovation Lead
Job no:
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North
Supplier Innovation Lead
- Positive culture & collaborative environment
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Essendon Fields based on-site
Drive sustainability innovation and real impact across Visys supplier network.
Role Details:
Were looking for a Supplier Innovation Lead to join our Sustainable Procurement & Innovation team and help shape the future of how Visy partners with suppliers. This role is ideal for someone who is energised by solving operational challenges building strong relationships and turning innovative ideas into commercial reality.
Reporting to the GM Sustainable Procurement & Innovation you will work closely with Procurement Operations R&D and our strategic suppliers to deliver sustainabilityfocused innovation that drives value efficiency and environmental impact.
What youll do
- Lead and manage a pipeline of supplierdriven innovation projects with a strong focus on sustainability and practical sitelevel outcomes.
- Conduct market research and translate insights into executable initiatives across materials processes and operational improvements.
- Work across procurement operations technical teams and suppliers to connect the dots and ensure projects progress from concept through to implementation.
- Engage directly with sites to understand ontheground challenges ask the right questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate closely with Category Leads to prioritise coordinate and deliver impactful innovation activity.
- Influence stakeholders at all levels challenge assumptions constructively and build momentum for change across the business.
About you
You will have:
- 35 years experience in procurement innovation manufacturing engineering sustainability or supplierfacing roles.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills able to influence facilitate and build trusted relationships.
- Solid experience in project management ideally in complex operational environments.
- The capability and flexibility to travel to multiple Visy sites including interstate as needed.
- Curiosity initiative and the confidence to lead conversations challenge ideas and uncover insights at all levels.
- Experience in packaging sustainability circularity or manufacturing is advantageous but not essential we value capability and attitude just as much as technical background.
What youll love when you join us:
Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety respect and collaboration.
Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Lifestyle balance: Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
About Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy closing the loop between packaging remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years weve grown to 7000 employees and 150 global operations predominately in Australia and New Zealand.
We believe materials are not recycled until theyve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper cardboard glass plastics and metals from households and businesses and locally remanufacture them back into new sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealands food and beverage packaging industry.
Ready to make a difference Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which will include a criminal history check
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Change Management
- Succession Planning
- Procurement
- Program Management
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- Supplier Management
- HACCP
- As9100
About Company
At Visy we're finding new ways to create a better world through innovative packaging, paper, recycling and clean energy solutions.
