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We’re not just moving people, we’re connecting communities. Queensland Rail is a proud organisation with a rich history, and we’re always looking for passionate individuals to join our team and drive the organisation’s future.
At Queensland Rail, we offer more than just a job; we offer diverse career paths filled with opportunities. We also have a strong focus on safety and wellbeing, and you’ll be a part of a supportive and collaborative culture.
Why Queensland Rail?
- Be A Part of Something Bigger : Become a integral part of Queensland’s transport infrastructure and contribute to the economic and social fabric of the state.
- Career Development : Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to excel in your role. We invest in our people and offer clear pathways for career advancement.
- Industry Leader : Join a company at the forefront of rail innovation. Be a part of shaping the future of sustainable and efficient transportation.
- Work-Life Balance : We offer competitive remuneration and flexible work options to promote a healthy work-life balance.
About the Team
The Procurement on Contracts are a valued group of strategic partners to the organisation, leveraging our expertise in procurement and contract management to provide guidance across governance, business process, risk management, and compliance.
About the Role
As Category Manager, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring optimal contract management practices across the ICT portfolio while fostering a highly effective and engaged team dedicated to excellence. You will be responsible for implementing category strategies aligned with organisational goals, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, managing relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
As part of the leadership team this position is responsible for leading the Procurement ICT Team to successfully deliver strategic sourcing projects that will support Queensland Rail to implement its transformational ICT blueprint.
We have a large pipeline of exciting procurement initiatives leading up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include:
- Lead, coach and develop a team of sourcing specialists to achieve set targets, objectives, safety responsibilities and performance metrics.
- Implement and develop category strategies and subsequently sourcing plans.
- Lead the team in effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders to build and maintain strong working relationships.
- Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis including commercial evaluation, risk analysis, negotiation, and due diligence on suppliers.
- Ensure effective contract management practices are in place across the business to achieve optimal commercial outcomes, maximise the performance of suppliers, and meet legislative requirements.
Employment Type/Remuneration: This is a fixed-term, fulltime position (ending 27/03/2026, based in Brisbane CBD with a starting base salary of $146,240 plus 12.75% superannuation and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience with leading a small team, creating and achieving a desired future state and the ability to communicate direction (vison and values) with enthusiasm.
- Demonstrated experiences in category management (ICT Desirable) and a high level of skill in commercial acumen across large scale contracts and global suppliers.
- High-level skills in developing category plans / strategies and proven experience in best practice procurement and sourcing.
- Ability to demonstrate high-level skills in influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationship building, and commercial negotiations.
Lifestyle & Work Benefits at Queensland Rail:
- Four weeks annual leave, as well as other leaves and flexible working opportunities to help balance between work and personal commitments.
- Free travel to-and-from work, as well as access to discounted and/or free rail travel for off-duty travel on the City or long-distance travel networks.
- Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment.
- Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
- Professional and leadership development opportunities and ongoing support to develop your experience and skills.
- Access to Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state.
- We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’.
Ready to Drive Your Career Forward?
Click the “Apply” button to submit your resume and cover letter by the deadline: 11:59 PM (AEST) on Tuesday, 9th July 2024. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to provide references and/or complete pre-employment tests, health assessments, and background checks (which may include criminal history and credit checks). External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.
Queensland Rail embraces and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and members of other diverse groups to apply.
We have built the foundation for diversity in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples, Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism. We continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Returned to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.
Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past, present and emerging community leaders. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.
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