Procurement Governance Specialist

As a Procurement Governance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing procurement operations across the business. You’ll design and maintain governance frameworks, leverage AI and automation to improve processes, and ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulations. This role requires strong stakeholder collaboration to translate complex requirements into clear, actionable processes that drive consistency, compliance, and efficiency while also supporting day-to-day procurement operations.

You’ll be part of the Global Supplier Alliance (GSA) team, which oversees procurement and supplier management for both Direct and Indirect categories across ResMed’s global operations. The GSA team is regionally distributed but closely connected, fostering a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive work culture. We value diverse perspectives and are united by a shared commitment to delivering sustainable value to the business.

Let’s talk about Responsibilities  

Process Design & Optimization

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of scalable, efficient procurement processes.

• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with cross-functional stakeholders to gather insights and solicit alignment.

• Leverage AI, automation, and data analytics to optimize procurement workflows and enable smarter decision-making.

Governance & Compliance

• Design and implement governance frameworks that ensure consistency, compliance, and accountability across procurement activities with the goal of generating high integrity data.

• Define clear process ownership, decision rights, and escalation protocols.

Technology & Enablement

• Collaborate with digital and data teams to identify and implement technology solutions—including AI and automation—to enhance procurement workflows and decision-making.

• Stay informed on emerging trends in procurement technology and assess their applicability to our environment.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a liaison between procurement, legal, finance, IT, and business units to ensure process alignment and integration.

• Build strong relationships to drive adoption and resolve operational friction points.

Process Documentation & Training

• Collaborate with the policy and documentation team to ensure processes are accurately captured and maintained.

• Lead training and change management efforts to ensure teams understand and adopt new processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor process performance and compliance, identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Champion a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.

Operational support

• Supports the buying activities and associated supplier onboarding processes

• Resolves purchasing related issues and partners with the business to enable smart spending

• Supports other operational procurement inquiries to ensure timely resolution, enable business continuity, and promote compliance with established policies and procedures

Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Proven experience in process design, governance, or operations within procurement or a related function.

• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and compliance.

• Hands-on experience using AI and automation tools for process improvement in procurement or supply chain functions.

• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle); ability to integrate with digital solutions.

• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with change management and training programs.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to identify and implement process improvements within procurement operations, driving efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making.

• Strategic thinker with a bias for action.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.

• Collaborative and empathetic communicator.

• Able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across diverse geographies and time zones.

• Passion for operational excellence and innovation.

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. 

We are shaping the future at ResMed, and we recognize the need to build on and broaden our existing skills and continue to attract and retain the world’s best talent. We work hard to offer holistic benefits packages, provide flexible work arrangements, cultivate a workforce culture that allows employees to grow personally and professionally, and deliver competitive salaries to our team members. Employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits. This position qualifies for the following benefits package: comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, 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), and tuition assistance. Employees accrue fifteen days Paid Time Off (PTO) in their first year of employment, receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members. 

Individual pay decisions are based on a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s geographic work location, relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills.

At ResMed, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current base range for this position is: $79,000 - $119,000

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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.