Senior Category Manager – Enterprise IT Solutions (12 month contract)Locations: Sydney, NSW, AustraliaTime Type: Full timePosted On: Posted YesterdayJob Requisition ID: JR_034763At ResMed, Global Supplier Alliance (GSA) is the core procurement function that partners with world-class suppliers to provide a variety of products and services to help support ResMed's growth, continuing to deliver industry-leading products in healthcare.As a key member of the GSA IT In-Direct Procurement Team, reporting to the IT Portfolio Manager, you'll be leading IT sourcing and supplier management activities for critical organisational projects and act as a Business Partner to senior internal stakeholders and leaders across the business, understanding their requirements and developing category strategies that align with operational requirements and ResMed's long-term strategic business goals.Let's talk about the role:The primary function of this role is to support organisational level ERP & SaaS operational and implementation initiatives, delivering commercial outcomes within designated areas of expenditure.Key deliverables include leading ERP & SaaS commercial category management operational and transition initiatives, utilizing strategic sourcing and procurement techniques.Leading internal cross-functional teams and initiatives to support organisational level deliverables.Development of ERP & SaaS supplier relationships with an emphasis on creating long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers.Let's talk about Responsibilities:Lead interactions with suppliers within the assigned ERP & SaaS categories to guide and maintain appropriate supplier relationships.Partner with stakeholders and GSA team members to fulfill the commercial needs of ERP & SaaS categories.Lead negotiations with suppliers to realize identified quality, cost, and service improvements, including implementation of contractual arrangements.Develop and implement ERP & SaaS category management strategies including approaches to supplier search and selection and ongoing assessment, including RFI/RFP/RFQ activity.Communicate and drive alignment of ERP & SaaS category management strategies with stakeholders across ResMed.Develop communications plans and deliver communication to maintain awareness of ERP & SaaS category management progress and supplier developments, where required.Arrange effective business reviews and ensure performance and other feedback is delivered to suppliers in line with business and category requirements.Ensure service, support, and stakeholder requirements are addressed to achieve appropriate customer service levels and optimal procurement outcomes.Promote internal stakeholder awareness of procurement processes and promote compliance with procurement best practices.Development of cost models to support internal commercial planning and decision-making processes.Conduct regular spend analysis for the category and share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.Provision of regular reporting and research updates to support ongoing stakeholder engagement and awareness.Achieving year-over-year cost savings in line with budgeted requirements.Let's talk about Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and work under pressure, whilst dealing with changing priorities and timelines.Highly effective interpersonal and written communication skills necessary to obtain continued support from C-level stakeholders.Advanced level negotiation and presentation skills.Minimum 7+ years of strategic procurement experience, preferably in IT category management, focused on ERP & SaaS solutions, with 2+ years in a senior management role.ERP & SaaS commercial category management experience is essential.Oracle commercial category management experience is preferred.Recognized university degree in business is essential.Experience in digital health technology procurement preferred.Demonstrated professional development in procurement and category management is preferred.To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a self-starter, capable of working under pressure, adept at problem-solving, leading cross-functional teams and skilled at translating opportunities into tangible commercial 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 responding to every applicant.About UsAt ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) we pioneer innovative solutions that treat and keep people out of the hospital, empowering them to live healthier, higher-quality lives. Our digital health technologies and cloud-connected medical devices transform care for people with sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases. Our comprehensive out-of-hospital software platforms support the professionals and caregivers who help people stay healthy in the home or care setting of their choice. By enabling better care, we improve quality of life, reduce the impact of chronic disease, and lower costs for consumers and healthcare systems in more than 140 countries. To learn more, visit ResMed.com and follow @ResMed.ResMed Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons, without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.(US/Canada only) ResMed is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ResMed is an E-Verify Employer. ResMed is a smoke-free workplace.We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant!
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