Job Number: 94339-249355 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Brisbane Categories: Transport Operations & Logistics, Business Professional Location: BrisbaneAbout the role:Are you ready to take your procurement and supply chain management career to the next level?
Following an internal promotion, Aurizon is looking for a dynamic and strategic Category Leader to join our high-performing Procurement & Enterprise Services Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving impactful outcomes.Why This Role is Exciting:Strategic Influence: Shape our procurement strategies and optimize our supply base to deliver significant value.Innovative Sourcing: Lead the charge in sourcing emerging technologies for our decarbonisation team, as well as other cutting-edge operational technologies for our rollingstock.Leadership Opportunity: Inspire your team while collaborating with enterprise stakeholders to achieve both strategic and operational goals.Key Responsibilities:End-to-End Expertise: Deliver comprehensive source-to-contract services, along with managing commercial contracts and supplier performance within your category.Supplier Relationships: Take ownership of Tier 1 supplier relationships, ensuring robust contract management and optimal performance.Risk Management: Partner with enterprise stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and manage risks associated with procurement and supply chain activities.Cost Optimisation: Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver tangible procurement, contract management, and aggregation benefits.Team Leadership: Foster a collaborative environment, leverage team members' expertise, provide guidance and support to achieve collective goals.
Work effectively with the Portfolio Manager to align team efforts with strategic objectives.Compliance & Improvement: Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, legal principles, and corporate policies, while driving continuous improvement initiatives with your commercial and business acumen.Who You Are:Manager of Complexity: You bring experience in managing complex commercial contracts, including partnership, collaboration, risk-sharing, and co-development agreements, as well as traditional vendor/customer contracts.Knowledgeable in Technology: You possess an understanding of various technology agreements, particularly software licensing models and support contracts.Commercial Leader: Substantial experience in negotiating, managing counterparts, and building commercial relationships in a leadership capacity within an ASX-listed organization.Qualified Professional: Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field, with professional commercial accreditation (e.g., CIPS, CA, CPA, CFA) preferred.Team Builder: Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams in complex, dynamic environments.Strategic Thinker: Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business situations, develop data-driven recommendations, and successfully implement cost-saving or efficiency-improving initiatives.Multi-Tasker: Skilled at managing multiple tasks and changing priorities under pressure, while maintaining personal effectiveness.Effective Communicator: High-level communication, negotiation, and consultation skills that foster productive relationships.Problem Solver: Demonstrated experience in analytical thinking and problem-solving to measure benefits and performance through data analysis.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.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.Advertised: 19 Aug 2024 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 18 Oct 2024 E. Australia Standard Time#J-18808-Ljbffr