Category Manager Ready for Growth

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 over 150 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

We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Category Manager to join our Ready for Growth team based in Brisbane CBD. This is a fixed-term opportunity, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance, Transformation, the Category Manager will be pivotal in driving strategic procurement and contract management excellence within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

You'll be part of a tight knit forward-thinking team, where your strategic mindset, negotiation expertise, and communication skills will make a meaningful impact. Join us as we work together to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes and elevate our procurement processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement and contract lifecycle of the Ready for Growth category overseeing the Transformation Office and six strategic pillars designed to help Queensland Rail deliver on its strategic initiatives.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and frameworks to support business objectives and improvement initiatives.
• Build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a culture of transparency and mutual success.
• Maximise commercial benefits through strategic contract negotiations and effective supplier performance management.
• Perform regular market analysis, undertaking reviews of pricing, contract terms, and performance indicators to ensure optimal outcomes and alignment with organisational goals.
• Identify and champion cost-saving projects and value improvements across the transformation program.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a talented professional who can bring a unique combination of expertise, leadership, and strategic insight to this role.  Specifically, we’re looking for someone with:

• A strong track record in best-practice procurement and contract management, delivering value-driven outcomes.
• An ability to be outcome focused, aligning insights to strategic requirements with a strong customer focused lens.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating teams to meet and exceed business target while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Advanced skills in handling complex contract negotiations and managing supplier relationships to achieve optimal results.
• The ability to design and execute innovative procurement strategies that align with organisational goals and deliver long-term benefits.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels, driving collaboration and shared success.

Remuneration & Employment Type

This is a fixed-term, fulltime position, based in Brisbane CBD with a starting base salary of $146,240 (prorated) and 12.75% superannuation and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s 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 2,000 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.

Progress that Counts

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 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 building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $2.6 billion 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.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your suitability before 11:59 PM (AEST) on 30th December.
 

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.

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 it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.