Category Manager Marketing

Resmed • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

ResMed’s Global Supplier Alliance (GSA) team is seeking a strategic and driven Marketing Senior Category Manager to develop and implement global category plans, manage supplier engagements using supplier relationship management (SRM) methodologies, strengthen contract management, and develop the supply base. Reporting to the Director of Indirect Procurement, the role leads strategic planning, sourcing, and supply management for marketing suppliers across ResMed’s diverse portfolio and the markets in which it operates.

The position develops category plans aligned with ResMed’s operational and strategic goals, working closely with stakeholders. It reviews supplier spend to identify opportunities to consolidate spend and reduce costs, and applies effective supplier relationship and business review practices to promote innovation, sustainable cost and value, competitive advantage, and management of business and compliance risks. The role partners across GSA and the wider business to maximize supplier value and support Marketing teams. It also develops and maintains policies, procedures, and cost-control measures to reduce costs and streamline processes.

The role regularly interacts with senior management or executives on matters spanning functional areas, divisions, and customers. It requires influencing others in sensitive situations while maintaining relationships. Anticipated travel is at least twice per year, including one trip to Australia and one trip within the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or MCIPS / ISM qualification.
• At least 5 years of related Marketing Procurement experience.
• Ability to address issues with impact beyond the immediate team, drawing on knowledge of own function and related disciplines.
• Ability to evaluate multiple factors and understand current business trends when analyzing situations or data.
• Ability to influence others or gain acceptance in sensitive situations while maintaining relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category management plans aligned with ResMed’s operational and strategic business goals, including future product and supply chain needs.
• Develop and manage category strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Review and analyze supplier spend to identify opportunities to consolidate spending and reduce costs.
• Manage supplier engagements using supplier relationship management methodologies and effective business review practices.
• Drive innovation, sustainable cost and value, competitive advantage, and management of business and compliance risks.
• Partner across GSA and the wider ResMed business to maximize value from the supplier base, implement category strategies, and support Marketing teams.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and cost-control measures to reduce costs and streamline procedures.
• Source marketing services in all markets where ResMed operates.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational objectives that support the organization’s mission.
• Travel at least twice per year, including one trip to Australia and one trip within the United States.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 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
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in the first year
• 11 paid holidays and 3 floating days
• 14 weeks of primary caregiver leave or 2 weeks of secondary caregiver leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior