At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage strategic procurement and lead negotiations in construction projects.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Hudson, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive pay with casual loading, supportive work environment, and career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major construction projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in commerce, business, law, or engineering; experience in construction contracts.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Category Specialist to manage strategic procurement across construction and capital works. This is a key role partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes across major projects, panels and long-term service arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage risk, variations and disputes with clear communication
- Lead tenders and negotiations with calm, commercial judgement
- Experienced in construction contract tendering, evaluation and award
- Develop and deliver category strategies for construction/capital works spend
- Lead end-to-end sourcing: market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and award
- Draft/review commercial terms and manage contract risk, variations, claims and performance
- Partner with project and operational stakeholders to support project delivery timeframes and budgets
- Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement across procurement governance
- Provide coaching/mentoring to team members as required
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Degree qualified (commerce, business, law, engineering, procurement or similar)
- Demonstrated experience managing construction contracts
- Strong capability across tendering, negotiation, contract formation and contract management
- Working knowledge of construction contracting models (e.g., AS forms, D&C, lump sum, schedule of rates)
- Confident stakeholder engagement style with the ability to influence at senior levels
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson. Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
Senior Category Specialist employer: Hudson
As a well-established QLD state government agency, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment in Brisbane, where the Data/AI Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Intelligence Technology program. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our long-term contracts and opportunities for professional development, while our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the responsible use of technology to drive meaningful change in the community.
