Category Manager, Supply Chain (Electronics)

The 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.
The primary role of the Procurement function is to drive procurement practices applied within designated areas of expenditure. Key deliverables include influencing Category Management and operational initiatives, utilizing strategic sourcing and procurement techniques. Maintaining continuity of supply to support manufacturing and operational functions whilst ensuring cost & value requirements are fulfilled. Maintain supplier relationships – with an emphasis on putting in place long term agreements with key strategic suppliers.
Let’s Talk About The Role
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 Electronics Category and you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative Category Management plans aligned with our operational and strategic business goals.

• The primary objective of the Category Management is to develop and implement Category Management plans in alignment with ResMed’s operational and strategic business goals including future product and Supply Chain needs.
• Teams develop and manage category strategy hand in hand with stakeholders, as well review and analyze supplier spend to derive useful insights that drive opportunities to consolidate spend and save the company money.
• Demonstrate effective supplier relationships and business review practices to drive innovation, deliver sustainable cost & value, create competitive advantage and manage business and compliance risks to enhance ResMed business and avoid supply disruption.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.
• Responsible for sourcing and supplying raw materials, utilities and outside services, as well coordinating global procurement efforts.
• Networks with contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Leads a cooperative effort among members of a project team.

Let’s Talk About You

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of related experience in category management, showcasing an ability to play a strategic role and apply functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems or execute specialized projects.
• Strong ability to lead discussions across large groups and cross functional teams.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Prior experience managing a similar 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.