About the Role and Organisation
Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is dedicated to creating a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone across Queensland. We are focused on delivering tangible outcomes and are united by our purpose to improve the lives of Queenslanders.

At TMR, every day brings new challenges and opportunities. We foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture that encourages career growth, development and a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to reconciliation and creating an empowering environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, such as interpreting services or assistive technologies, please let us know so you can perform at your best.
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Benefits
Working at TMR means being part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. You will have opportunities to develop your skills through training, coaching, and collaboration with passionate professionals. TMR supports flexible work arrangements to help maintain your work-life balance.

You will be contributing to meaningful projects that have a real impact on the community and Queensland's future. Our commitment to reconciliation and diversity enriches our workplace, ensuring everyone has a voice and the opportunity to succeed.
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About the Role
As part of the Category and Strategic Planning team, you will collaborate closely with the Manager to plan, manage, and coordinate resources to develop and implement a category management framework tailored to TMR's centre-led, locally delivered procurement model.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the development and implementation of strategic category strategies, managing risks and opportunities with data-driven insights and extensive stakeholder engagement.
• Enhancing procurement performance and compliance across categories managed by the Chief Procurement Office (CPO).
• Building and maintaining customer-centric relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver category strategies and whole-of-government procurement initiatives.
• Driving procurement savings and operational benefits through governance, category management, value chain improvements, and capability development.
• Collaborating across TMR to embed category initiatives by integrating governance, processes, and controls within the procurement model.
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Skills and Experience
To excel in this role, you will need:
• Proven experience in strategic procurement or category management, with the ability to support teams in developing strategies that deliver value for money, including social, environmental, and economic benefits.
• A track record of working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to implement change and deliver customer-focused outcomes.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle shifting priorities and meet commitments.
• Accountability for delivering high-quality results through professionalism, teamwork, creative problem-solving, persistence, transparency, and sound governance.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the data handled in this role, a criminal history check will be conducted prior to appointment.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/648032/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025