Category Manager (ICT & Corp Services)

Youll connect Queensland. Well connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For 160 years weve been instrumental in linking people and places and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter sustainable future.

Your opportunity

The Strategic Procurement team serves as trusted business partners driving best practices in sourcing and contract management. Leveraging their expertise they provide guidance on governance business processes risk management and compliance across the organisation.

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a seasoned category professional to join our team as Category Manager (AS7) and play a key leadership role in ensuring optimal category management practices across the ICT and Corporate Services 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 and managing relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.

We have a large pipeline of exciting procurement initiatives leading up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

In this role you will:

• 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.

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This is a full-time permanent position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a salary of $162331 plus 12.75% superannuation along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

What were 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.

Benefits that count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. Thats why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best including:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us.

If youre ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Wednesday 10th December.

If you reside outside of Queensland please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.

As part of the recruitment process applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments video or phone interviews psychometric testing pre-employment health evaluations and background checks including criminal history and credit assessments.

Recruitment Agencies: We are managing this process internally and do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams including different genders age race disability status sexual orientation religions neurodiversity education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same and its because of our differences that as a collective we achieve great things. We provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process please contact Judy Williamsat .