Senior Category Manager – Capital Projects, Assets & Construction

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and portfolio strategies for Capital Investments in alignment with Resmed's operational and strategic objectives
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Engineering, Facilities and Global Procurement stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business, facility, and infrastructure requirements
• Assess and mitigate contractual, commercial, schedule, and supplier risks associated with capital investments
• Manage commercial aspects of contracts including change orders, claims, payment milestones, warranties, and performance guarantees
• Translate technical, operational, and construction requirements into sourcing and supplier strategies that balance performance, risk, and cost
• Lead sourcing activities, including RFQ and RFP processes, for capital equipment, automation systems, facility construction projects, infrastructure investments and utilities
• Develop long-term supplier strategies and commercial frameworks that drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable value
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage strategic supplier relationships to optimize quality, service, delivery, and cost performance
• Establish supplier scorecards and contractor performance management processes across capital programs
• Evaluate capital investment opportunities using total cost of ownership principles, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, service, warranty, operating, and lifecycle costs over 5-to-10-year planning horizons
• Lead sourcing strategies for manufacturing expansions, facility construction projects, infrastructure upgrades, and workplace investments to support business growth
• Influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership on sourcing, investment, and supplier-related decisions through strong commercial, financial, and strategic analysis
• Drive organizational objectives through effective leadership and continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, category management, portfolio management, or related disciplines with significant exposure to Capital Projects, Assets & Construction
• Solid understanding and experience of procurement strategies for construction contracts, risk management and controls
• Experience sourcing engineered-to-order manufacturing equipment and managing associated commercial, technical, installation, commissioning, start-up and warranty requirements
• Experience in medical device, regulated manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive stakeholders on sourcing, investment, and supplier-related decisions through financial and commercial analysis