Marketing Senior Category Manager

ResMed’s Global Supplier Alliance (GSA) team is looking for a strategic and driven Marketing Senior Category Manager to develop and implement strategic category plans globally, manage supplier engagements including through SRM methodologies, drive effective contract management disciplines, and enhance supply base and supplier development. Reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement, this role is vital in driving strategic planning, sourcing and supply management activities as they relate to the procurement of marketing suppliers and the marketing supply base across a diverse portfolio. 

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 and supply chain needs. 

• Teams, develops and manages category strategy hand in hand with stakeholders, as well as 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. 

• Effectively partner and collaborate across GSA and the wider ResMed business to maximize value from Supplier base, develop and implement Category Strategies and support the Marketing teams. 

• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and cost control measures to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions. 

• Responsible for sourcing marketing services in all markets that ResMed operate. 

• Focuses on the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives that help achieve organizational mission.  

• 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.

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Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience

Preferred:

•  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or procurement discipline or MCIPS / ISM Qualified

• Minimum of 10 years of related Marketing Procurement experience. 

• 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. 

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We are shaping the future at ResMed, and we recognize the need to build on and broaden our existing skills and continue to attract and retain the world’s best talent. We work hard to offer holistic benefits packages, provide flexible work arrangements, cultivate a workforce culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally, and deliver competitive salaries to our team members. Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package: comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sleep care management, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition assistance. Employees accrue fifteen days Paid Time Off (PTO) in their first year of employment, receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members. 

Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills. 

At ResMed, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is: 

$144,000 - $216,000 

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.