Senior Vendor Adviser

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you. For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As the Senior Vendor Advisor, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future – and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they’re realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins Why Queensland Rail? We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world‑class railway provider. You will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer: About this role: Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Projects team this role will see you joining the Program Services team where you will manage the procurement and administration of key contracts and relationships with an allocated portfolio of major vendors. Purpose That Counts Some of your responsibilities will include: Lead end‑to‑end procurement of goods and consultancy services of significant value for Major Projects in line with relevant legislation and policy requirements to achieve commercial outcomes. Manage day‑to‑day procurement process activities, including maintaining business records, to facilitate procurement of goods and consultancy services. Negotiate prices, contract terms and conditions, and key performance indicators for major goods and consultancy services with suppliers to ensure best value is achieved. Lead the preparation, negotiation and execution of contracts. Develop and sustain productive relationships with portfolio customers and external suppliers to understand and plan for needs and anticipate future requirements. Proactively provide feedback to procurement managers about customer and supplier issues with a focus on resolution and improvement. Manage contracts and relationships to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policy requirements. Manage the process of supplier performance reviews to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Manage the process of regular reviews of prices, contract terms and conditions. Be accountable for the management and enhancement of relationships with procurement vendors. Manage the monitoring of metrics to track progress and benefits of contract arrangements with specific vendors. People Who Count – Who we are looking for: High level of skill in procurement of goods and consultancy services of significant value providing a commercial and customer focused service to relevant portfolio areas within the business. High level of skill in managing tender processes, contract negotiations and contract reviews. Substantial level of interpersonal, relationship building and negotiation skills that build and sustain productive relationships and partnerships. Substantial level of skill in contributing to improving the effectiveness of the procurement process for the relevant portfolio area. High level of skill in developing and managing strategic relationships with vendors. Substantial level of skill in dealing with large scale commercial contract matters. High level of influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationship building and negotiation skills. Substantial knowledge of legislation and other contractual requirements in a commercial environment. Substantial level of skill in developing strategic relationship management frameworks and methodologies. Progress that Counts Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you’ll welcome millions of international passengers for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade. To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we’re committed to key initiatives, including, but not limited to, Cross River Rail and ETCS, building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new next‑generation rolling stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. Your journey matters. Make it with us. There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. Apply Now Apply for our Senior Vendor Advisor role via our website by clicking the apply button before pm Wednesday 10th December. To read more about this role click HERE for the position description. Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre‑employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre‑employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks. To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr