Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

**Procurement Specialist - Global Technology**
- A 12 month fixed term contract with possible extension
- Perth or Brisbane CBD
- Opportunity to join our Global Technology Procurement team and deliver end to end procurement activities as they relate to Rio’s major technology projects

**Where we’re all welcome**

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.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

**About the role**

We are looking for a **_Procurement Specialist - Global Technology_** who will be responsible for executing technology sourcing and contract implementation activities across major projects and mine closure activity globally across Rio Tinto.

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 - Global Technology_** you will:

- Develop and execute technology sourcing strategies for major projects
- Undertake source-to-contract activities working closely with key internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor and support the project delivery team to help 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
- Build and grow relationships with relevant suppliers to drive maximum value through the scoping, sourcing and negotiation phase
- Work effectively in a global team
- Facilitate a seamless working relationship with the Rio Tinto Procurement category management team and business partners

**What you’ll 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.

A good understanding of the resources sector is highly regarded within this role and will enable you to have immediate impact and contribution to the team.

**What we offer**
- Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
- 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 family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
- To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them

**Where you will be working**

This role is based in Perth or Brisbane, with flexible working arrangements available.

**About Rio Tinto**

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 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.

Applications close on **May 2**nd** 2024.



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