Portfolio Category Manager

24 hours ago

Sydney, Australia ResMed Full time

**Location**:

- Bella Vista, Sydney

**Work type**:

- Hybrid

At **ResMed**, our mission to improve lives is enabled by innovation, smart strategy, and strong partnerships. The **Global Supplier Alliance (GSA)**is our strategic procurement engine—partnering with world-class suppliers to deliver the products and services that power our growth and impact in the healthcare industry.

We are now hiring a **Portfolio Category Manager - Professional Services & Contingent Labour**, a pivotal role in shaping our global procurement strategy across high-value indirect categories including **Professional Services**and **Contingent Labour**. This Sydney-based role offers a unique opportunity to lead a greenfield area with an annual spend of approximately **$150 million**. You’ll work across functions and geographies, helping to define ResMed’s supplier relationships and sourcing strategies at a global scale.

**Let’s**Talk**About**the Role**:

- Lead the **category strategy development and execution**for Professional Services, HR, Travel, and Contingent Labour, aligned with business priorities.
- Take ownership of the **Contingent Labour Program**, including sourcing, commercial negotiations, and programme optimisation.
- Act as a strategic partner to senior business leaders, identifying emerging business needs and shaping sourcing plans accordingly.
- Manage and build **strategic supplier relationships**and ensure strong **source-to-contract governance**.
- Deliver **cost optimisation**, productivity, and value creation outcomes across the EBS portfolio.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to a high-performing team, championing a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Support planning, sourcing, budgeting, and performance tracking initiatives in collaboration with GSA leadership.
- Travel internationally as needed to engage with stakeholders and suppliers across the **US, Europe,**Singapore, and Malaysia**.

**Let’s**Talk About You**:

- 5-10 years of procurement leadership experience with **deep**expertise**in Professional Services, HR, Travel, and particularly Contingent Labour**.
- Demonstrated track record in **delivering cost savings, driving supplier performance**, and optimising sourcing strategies.
- Strong knowledge of **strategic sourcing, category management**, and procurement best practices with global exposure.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across diverse functions and geographies.
- Proven experience in managing **complex contracts**, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong commercial acumen, governance awareness, and change management experience.
- Bachelor's degree in **Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Accounting**(or equivalent). MCIPS, ISM preferred.
- Familiarity with **contingent workforce technologies and solutions**is highly desirable.

**Why Join ResMed?**

This is a rare opportunity to **build and lead a global category in a brown**field space**, take ownership of a **high-value portfolio**, and shape how ResMed partners with strategic suppliers in a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation. You'll work in a collaborative environment on our **Sydney campus**, with global exposure and real impact on business outcomes.

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