Location: Brisbane (WFH 2 days a week)
Duration: 15 months fixed term
About the role: We are seeking a Category Adviser to support strategic procurement across our coal rollingstock portfolio, working on complex, asset‑intensive categories critical to rail operations. This is a 15 month fixed term position.
Reporting to the Category Lead, you will support the development and delivery of category and sourcing strategies and lead medium‑complexity procurement activities. The role has a strong focus on commercial outcomes, supplier management and stakeholder partnering across technically complex spend categories.
Categories in scope include:
- Locomotive power and major programs
- Future fleet: new energy locomotives including battery, hybrid and energy efficient options
- Engines and major locomotive systems
- Engineering aligned sustainment programs and overhauls that improve efficiency and extend life of assets
- Decarbonisation initiatives that reduce emissions
- Onboard technologies that drive efficiency
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies
- Lead sourcing activities, negotiations, contract and warranty management
- Manage supplier relationships and contract performance across Tier 2–4 suppliers
- Partner with engineering, maintenance and operational stakeholders to manage risk and deliver value
- Track, report and realise procurement benefits
- Ensure compliance with procurement governance, legislation and Aurizon policies
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in procurement, commercial or category management within a large or complex organisation
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement and contract management capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across technically complex subject matter
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- SAP (purchasing) and strong Excel capability highly regarded
- Qualifications (preferred)
- Bachelor of Business, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline
- Professional accreditation such as CIPS, CA, CPA or CFA
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
- Development and growth opportunities.
- Access to mentoring and development programs.
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
- Parental leave program and super booster.
About Aurizon.
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Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
