Senior Category Manager – Capital Projects, Assets & Construction
The primary role of this position is todrive thecategorystrategy and procurement execution forCapital Projects, Assets & Construction, including automation systemsand infrastructure investments. This role acts as a critical interface between ManufacturingOperations,Supply Chain Engineering, Facilities, and Global Procurement, translating technical and project requirements into effective sourcing strategies thatoptimizecost, quality, delivery, and long-term value.
Key deliverables include development and execution of sourcing strategies across Capital Investments,supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and lifecycle value optimization. The role supports manufacturing capacity expansion, facility development, and infrastructure investments through strategic supplier partnerships and disciplined portfolio management.
This positionis responsible fordeveloping sourcing strategies thatoptimizetotal cost of ownership through consideration of acquisition, construction, installation, commissioning, maintenance, service, warranty, and lifecycle costs over 5-to-10-year planning horizons.
Job Description
This roleis responsible forend-to-end category management of capital expenditures, including automation systems, facility construction projects,utilitiesandinfrastructure upgrades.The individual partners closely with ManufacturingOperations,Supply Chain EngineeringandFacilities teams to understand technical and project requirements and ensure procurement strategies are aligned with business needs.
The role requires strong commercial, technical, and project acumen to evaluateautomationequipment, construction, and facility solutions, drive supplierselection, negotiate contracts, and manageriskandsupplier performance. It also involvesestablishinglong-term supplier relationships, effective stakeholder relationships, and scalable sourcing frameworks to support repeatable and efficient capital deployment.Successrequiresbalancing short-term operational requirements with long-termassetand infrastructure strategies that maximize value, mitigate risk, andoptimizetotal cost of ownership throughout the asset lifecycle.
Let’stalk about Responsibilities
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Develop and implement sourcing and portfolio strategies for Capital Investmentsin alignment withResmed'soperational and strategic objectives
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Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Engineering, Facilities and Global Procurement stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business, facility, and infrastructure requirements
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Assess and mitigate contractual, commercial, schedule, and supplier risks associated with capital investments.
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Manage commercial aspects of contracts including change orders, claims, payment milestones, warranties, and performance guarantees.
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Translate technical, operational, and construction requirements into effective sourcing and supplier strategies that balance performance, risk, and cost
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Lead sourcing activities, including RFQ and RFP processes, for capital equipment, automation systems, facility construction projects, infrastructureinvestmentsandutilities
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Develop long-term supplier strategies and commercial frameworks that drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable value
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Negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage strategic supplier relationships tooptimizequality, service, delivery, and cost performance
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Establish supplier scorecards and contractor performance management processes across capital programs.
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Evaluate capital investment opportunities using total cost of ownership principles, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, service, warranty,operating, and lifecycle costs over5-to-10-yearplanning horizons
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Lead sourcing strategies for manufacturing expansions, facility construction projects, infrastructure upgrades, and workplace investments to support business growth
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Influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership on sourcing, investment,