Senior Category Manager - Capital Projects, Assets & Construction

Role Description

The primary role of this position is to drive the category strategy and procurement execution for Capital Projects, Assets & Construction, including automation systems and infrastructure investments. This role acts as a critical interface between Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Engineering, Facilities, and Global Procurement, translating technical and project requirements into effective sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and long-term value.

• Development and execution of sourcing strategies across Capital Investments
• Supplier relationship management
• Commercial negotiations
• Lifecycle value optimization
• Support manufacturing capacity expansion, facility development, and infrastructure investments through strategic supplier partnerships and disciplined portfolio management
• Develop sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership over 5-to-10-year planning horizons

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 effective 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
• 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

• 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 >$100m
• Experience sourcing engineered-to-order manufacturing equipment and managing associated commercial, technical, installation, commissioning, start-up, and warranty requirements. >$1m - $20m
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical, operational, and project requirements into sourcing strategies
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, regulated manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive investment decisions through financial and commercial analysis
• Analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of multiple factors and understanding of current business trends

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 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)
• Tuition assistance
• Fifteen days Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days
• 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members

Compensation

A reasonable estimate of the current base range for this position is: $148,000 - $222,000.