The primary role of this position is to lead procurement strategy and category management for capital investments, including automation systems, manufacturing equipment, and construction fit out projects. This role acts as a critical interface between Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering and Procurement, translating technical and project requirements into effective sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and long-term value.
Key deliverables include development and execution of category strategies across capital equipment and facility investments, supplier selection and development, commercial negotiation, and lifecycle management of assets and infrastructure. The role supports manufacturing capacity expansion, and facility development through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships.
Let’s talk about Responsibilities
- The primary objective of Category Management specialization within Procurement Job Family is to develop and implement Category Management plans in alignment with Resmed’s operational and strategic business goals including future product, supply chain, and facility needs
- Teams develop and manage category strategy hand in hand with stakeholders, as well review and analyze supplier spend, contract expiries, capital plans, and project requirements to derive useful insights that drive opportunities to consolidate spend and optimize investments
- Demonstrate effective supplier relationships and business review practices to drive innovation, deliver sustainable cost and value, create competitive advantage, and manage business and compliance risks to enhance Resmed business and avoid supply disruption
- Effectively partner and collaborate across GSA and the wider Resmed business including Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering, and Facilities to maximize value from supplier base, develop and implement category strategies, and support GSA with delivery of sourcing strategies for capital projects
- Translate technical specifications, automation requirements, and construction scope into sourcing strategies, ensuring alignment between engineering intent and commercial execution
- Lead sourcing activities including RFQ and RFP processes for capital equipment, automation systems, and construction fit out projects
- Conduct total cost of ownership analysis including acquisition, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and lifecycle costs
- Negotiate complex commercial agreements including pricing, milestone payments, change orders, warranties, service agreements, and performance guarantees
- Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material and capital procurement systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement scalable solutions
- Responsible for sourcing and supplying capital equipment, automation systems, construction services, utilities, and outside services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts
- Focuses on the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives that help achieve organizational mission. Implement organization strategies through the effective direction and management of employees and resources
- Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and or customers
- Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
- Manages professional employees and exercises full management authority, including performance reviews, pay decisions, recruitment, discipline, termination and other personnel actions
Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical and project requirements into sourcing and procurement strategies
- Expertise with automation technologies such as robotics, assembly automation, vision systems, or test equipment
- Expertise with construction fit out projects, utilities, or manufacturing facility infrastructure
- Proven ability to lead teams and work cross functionally with Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering, Operations, and Facilities
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience with strong exposure to capital equipment, automation, and or construction projects
- Experience in medical device, regulated manufacturing, or high precision production environments
- Experience leading complex negotiations involving high value capital investments
- Addresses issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of own function and related disciplines
- Analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a different factors and understanding of current business trends
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.