Category Manager Marketing (12 month engagement)

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.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Category Management plans in alignment with ResMed's operational and strategic business goals, including future product and supply chain needs; Develop and manage category strategy hand in hand with stakeholders; Review and analyze supplier spend to derive 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 and value, create competitive advantage, and manage business and compliance risks; Partner and collaborate across GSA and the wider ResMed business to maximize value from the supplier base and support the Marketing teams; Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and cost control measures; Responsible for sourcing marketing services in all markets where ResMed operates; Focus on the development and implementation of strategic and operational objectives; Regularly interact with senior management or executive levels; Change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations without damaging relationships; Anticipated travel twice per year minimum, including one trip to Australia and one trip within the US per year

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or MCIPS / ISM Qualified; Minimum of 5 years of related Marketing Procurement experience

Nice to have

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

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 first year; 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days; 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave