Category Specialist – Technology Procurement

Category Specialist – Technology Procurement

• Category Specialist role within the Global IT Services Category under the Technology Procurement Portfolio.
• Brisbane or Perth CBD
• Permanent full-time opportunity

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto it begins with you.

We are looking for a Category Specialist – IT Services to assist with the development and implementation of the Global Technology IT Services category strategy globally. This will involve significant engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that the commercial outcomes align with business needs and requirements.

This role is a great opportunity for a commercially minded individual, who has credible experience, has an appetite to resolve complex supply chain challenges, can visualise the 'bigger picture' and is results driven through the delivery of sustained and tangible value. Reporting to the Principal Advisor – Technology IT Services, you will:

• Contribute to rigorous 'fact base' development based on external/internal dynamics that will be the basis of the category strategy development and implementation, contract implementation and contract/supplier management.
• Lead and deliver strategic technology IT Services sourcing projects.
• Undertake supplier relationship management (SRM) activities with preferred suppliers.
• 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.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to influence and manage potential conflict in a constructive and effective manner – as well as being a key team contributor.

What you'll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Strong alignment to Rio Tinto's values of courage, care and curiosity
• Prior experience in Technology Procurement with deep knowledge of IT Services in a global domain as well as a proven record of leading to drive successful commercial outcomes
• Collaborative approach with ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• High level of understanding of end-to-end procurement processes
• Strong influencing, stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities
• Able to think and act strategically, manage multiple projects and effectively prioritse whilst delivering successful outcomes
• Experience in developing commercial strategies, business recommendations and be able to lead supplier negotiations
• Proactive with the ability to be autonomous, and contributor to a positive and strong team environment

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• 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 family-friendly 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); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto Global Procurement ensures resilient supply chains that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for our operations. Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, innovation, easy and standardised processes, e-technology, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage.

Application Deadline: 23rd September 2025

(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.

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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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.