AddressThe Operations team partners closely with ResMed's five business leaders to understand their needs then providing a variety of products and services to help them meet those needs including Customer and Technical Services, Global Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, manufacturing, logistics and distribution. Focused on enabling new product introduction and operating excellence, our team strives to improve time to market for new products and services, improve efficiencies in our cross-functional processes, and improve our supply chain through digitization and automation to increase value add to our customers.
Are you ready to take your category management expertise to the next level? We're on the lookout for a strategic and results-driven Category Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping ResMed's future success.
This role supports our Soft Goods Category and you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative Category Management plans aligned with our operational and strategic business goals.
Let's talk about responsibilities
Strategic Category Management: Spearhead the development and implementation of Category Management plans that seamlessly align with ResMed's operational and strategic objectives, including anticipating future product and supply chain needs.
Collaborative Stakeholder Engagement: Work hand in hand with stakeholders to craft and manage category strategies. Analyze supplier spend to identify opportunities for delivering value, ultimately saving the company money.
Supplier Relationship Excellence: Showcase your expertise in effective supplier relationship management and business reviews to foster innovation, deliver sustainable cost and value, gain a competitive advantage, and mitigate business and compliance risks.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with our wider Global Supplier Alliance (GSA) team and other ResMed business units to maximize value from our supplier base. Develop and implement Category Strategies, supporting new product introduction by providing a robust landscape of suppliers that can support strategic sourcing strategies for product development projects.
Policy and Procedure Enhancement: Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement effective solutions.
Global Procurement Support: Take the lead in sourcing the required materials, components, services, etc. Coordinate global supplier management activities to ensure a cohesive, efficient and standardised approach.
Let's talk qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of related experience, showcasing your ability to apply functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems and execute specialized projects.
Strategic Thinker: Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve outstanding results. Determine methods and procedures for new assignments, demonstrating your strategic thinking abilities.
Growth mindset: Embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and development. Thrives on continuously expanding your skills and expertise. View feedback as fuel for professional growth.
Influencing & Communication Skills: Possess strong influencing and communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Navigate complex discussions, articulate ideas persuasively, and build consensus among team members and external partners.
Prior experience managing the exact category is not a must.
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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.
