Portfolio Category Manager

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.

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.