Category Manager (ICT & Corp Services)

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll 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, we've 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 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.

Please click here for the position description.

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.

Your Journey Matters. Make It with Us.

Please apply to Category Manager (ICT & Corp Services) (10653) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Tuesday 27th January 2026. 

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Sara Bidgood via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Sara Bidgood with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email qrcareers@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.