Category Specialist Projects - Perth, Australia - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto
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Perth, Australia

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Category Specialist Projects - Global Technology Procurement

  • 12month fixed term employment contract with possible extension
  • Brisbane or Perth based
  • Opportunity to join our Global Technology Project team and deliver end to end procurement activities as they relate to Rio Tinto's portfolio of technology projects

About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company.

We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents.

Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.

But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.


About the role
We are looking for a
Category Specialist Projects to join our team.

You who will be responsible for executing end to end procurement activities (sourcing strategies, project sourcing, contract implementation, post award contact management) in partnership with the Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Partnering and Projects function.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology procurement professional.

You will enjoy working as part of the Global Technology Procurement team, collaborating with a range of stakeholders to influence and manage a broad portfolio of work.

You have a passion for process improvement and transformation and can speak the language of today's technology landscape.

Reporting to the Principal Advisor - Projects within the Global Technology team you will:


  • Develop and execute technology sourcing strategies for projects and closure activities;
  • Monitor and manage contract performance;
  • Build and manage effective relationships with a broad range of internal stakeholders;
  • Provide commercial leadership and guidance to the relevant stakeholder teams;
  • Support the syndication of stakeholders and relationships both internally and externally during the delivery, implementation and ongoing management of sourcing projects;
  • Build and grow relationships with relevant suppliers to drive innovation and value through the scoping, sourcing and negotiation phase;
  • Work effectively in a global team; and
  • Facilitate a seamless handover to the category management team to ensure value continues to be optimised.

What you will bring


To be successfully considered for this role, you will have had significant prior experience in Technology Procurement as well as a proven record of leading to drive successful commercial outcomes.

Your ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal & external stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and improvement is essential.


What we offer

  • A safetyfocused and inclusive working environment.
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
  • Attractive share ownership plan.
  • A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays).
  • Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters.

About Rio Tinto


Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs.

Pioneers.


For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe.

Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.


Where you will be working


Rio Tinto Procurement (RTP) provides supply chain services that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through end-to-end Category Management (strategy, strategic sourcing, and buying of goods and services and strategic customer, supplier and market management).

Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through uniformed processes, e-technology, increased corporate social responsibility and measurable saving for the Group.


Every Voice Matters
This role closes on March 8th 2023, Rio Tinto reserv
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