Location: Bella Vista, Sydney
At Resmed, our purpose is to inspire and energize the world through innovative solutions that improve lives. As part of our Global Supplier Alliance (GSA) team, we are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Category Manager - IT & Cloud Services to drive commercial strategy and supplier performance for our critical cloud and infrastructure services .
This high-impact role involves managing a portfolio of key IT suppliers, leading negotiations, and delivering cost-effective, value-driven outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, legal, finance, and IT, making crucial procurement decisions and shaping the future of ResMed's IT supplier ecosystem.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Supplier & Contract Management
o Lead strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) for cloud and infrastructure vendors, focusing on performance, governance, and value delivery.
o Align vendor engagements with business goals, ensuring contractual compliance and milestone achievement.
o Advise internal stakeholders on supplier performance, risks, and contract management best practices.
2. Strategic Procurement & Category Management
o Design and execute category strategies supporting ResMed's commercial and technical objectives.
o Drive cost efficiency and sustainable value creation in cloud and infrastructure procurement.
o Collaborate with engineering, legal, and finance teams to build and reinforce effective procurement policies.
o Negotiate commercial agreements to secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier engagement efficiency.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration & Cost Optimization
o Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on high-value IT procurement matters.
o Lead RFP processes, gather business requirements, and influence sourcing decisions through data-driven strategies.
o Maintain a deep understanding of cost structures, contractual frameworks, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing strategies.
What We're Looking For
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field (MCIPS / ISM certification is a plus).
* Minimum 5 years' experience in IT cloud and infrastructure procurement, managing high-value, critical IT contracts.
* Expertise in supplier relationship management, category strategy, and contract negotiations.
* Strong commercial acumen to drive value and manage procurement risks.
* Effective communicator and influencer with stakeholder engagement skills across legal, finance, and IT.
* Passion for structured, efficient, and value-led procurement processes in a fast-paced global environment.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to influence how ResMed manages and scales its cloud and infrastructure services globally. You will build robust supplier partnerships, drive sourcing innovation, and impact our IT ecosystem positively.
If you're a proactive, commercially-savvy procurement professional ready to shape the future of IT procurement at ResMed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of something meaningful
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