Category Specialist Software

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Rio Tinto Full time

Category Specialist - Technology Procurement

  • Category Specialist role within the Global Software Category under the Technology Procurement Portfolio.
  • Join our Global Procurement team
  • Perth CBD
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


As the Category Specialist - Software you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Global Software category strategy.

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

You will enjoy collaborating with a range of stakeholders to influence and manage a broad portfolio of software procurement activities.

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

Reporting to the Global Category Lead - Software you will:

  • Support the Global Category Lead in managing the software category including fact base development, strategy development, strategy implementation, contract implementation and contract/supplier management.
  • Deliver strategic software sourcing projects.
  • Build and manage effective relationships with a broad range of internal stakeholders.
  • Provide commercial leadership and guidance to broader organization in relation to the category.
  • Build and grow relationships with category suppliers to drive innovation and value.
  • Collaborate with other areas of the broader technology procurement team who support the category.

About you


You will have had significant prior experience in Technology Procurement as well as a proven record of leading to drive successful commercial outcomes.

Additionally you will have the;

  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal & external stakeholders
  • Desire to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and improvement
  • Ability to think and act strategically, manage multiple projects and effectively prioritise workloads
  • Confidence to act independently and demonstrate expert commercial judgement.
  • Mining software knowledge is desirable

What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work; knowing you've helped the world progress.

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
  • 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
  • Company provided insurance cover
  • Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Ongoing access to familyfriendly health and medical wellbeing support
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
  • Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

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
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves.

We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success.

We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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