Senior Manager, Portfolio Management – Capital Investments & MREF

Job Profile Summary

The primary role of this position is to lead portfolio strategy and procurement execution for Capital Investments and Manufacturing Real Estate & Facility Services (MREF), including automation systems, manufacturing equipment, facility construction projects, and infrastructure investments. This role acts as a critical interface between Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering, Facilities, and Global Procurement, translating technical and project requirements into effective sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and long-term value.

Key deliverables include development and execution of sourcing strategies across Capital Investments and MREF portfolios, 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 position leads a global team supporting the Americas and APAC regions and is responsible for developing sourcing strategies that optimize total 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 role is responsible for end-to-end category management of capital expenditures, including automation systems, production equipment, facility construction projects, utilities, infrastructure upgrades, and Manufacturing Real Estate & Facility Services (MREF).

The individual partners closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering, Operations, Facilities, and NPI 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 evaluate equipment, construction, and facility solutions, drive supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance. It also involves establishing long-term supplier relationships, effective stakeholder relationships, and scalable sourcing frameworks to support repeatable and efficient capital deployment.

The role leads a globally distributed team responsible for Capital Investments and MREF portfolios across the Americas and APAC regions. Success requires balancing short-term operational requirements with long-term asset and infrastructure strategies that maximize value, mitigate risk, and optimize total cost of ownership throughout the asset lifecycle.

Let’s talk about Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and portfolio strategies for Capital Investments and Manufacturing Real Estate & Facility Services (MREF) in alignment with Resmed's operational and strategic objectives

• Lead and develop a global team supporting Capital Investments and MREF portfolios across the Americas and APAC regions

• Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering, Facilities, Operations, and Global Procurement stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business, facility, and infrastructure requirements

• Translate technical, operational, and construction requirements into effective sourcing and supplier strategies that balance performance, risk, and cost

• Lead sourcing activities, including RFQ and RFP processes, for capital equipment, automation systems, facility construction projects, infrastructure investments, utilities, and MREF services

• Develop long-term supplier strategies and commercial frameworks that drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable value

• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage strategic supplier relationships to optimize quality, service, delivery, and cost performance

• Evaluate capital investment opportunities using total cost of ownership principles, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, service, warranty, operating, and lifecycle costs over 5-to-10-year planning horizons

• Lead sourcing strategies for manufacturing expansions, facility construction projects, infrastructure upgrades, and workplace investments to support business growth

• Influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership on sourcing, investment, and supplier-related decisions through strong commercial, financial, and strategic analysis

• Drive organizational objectives through effective leadership, talent development, performance management, and continuous improvement

Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, category management, portfolio management, or related disciplines with significant exposure to Capital Investments, facility construction, and/or MREF categories

• Demonstrated ability to translate technical, operational, and project requirements into sourcing strategies, supported by strong commercial acumen, business case development, supplier management, and complex contract negotiations

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, automation systems, facility construction, utilities, and manufacturing infrastructure

• Experience managing capital investment portfolios and applying total cost of ownership, lifecycle cost modeling
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred:

• Experience in medical device, regulated manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments

• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive investment decisions through financial and commercial analysis

• Addresses issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of own function and related disciplines

• Analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of multiple factors and understanding of current business trends

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.