Analyst - Raw Materials

Analyst – Raw Materials

• Key role in a diverse and global organization
• Permanent position based in Brisbane
• Flexible working arrangements available

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

The Analyst Raw Materials will manage the inbound supply chain for assigned products, placing purchase orders and ancillary tasks (such as processing of shipping documents, confirming invoices and cost centre management), to ensure site inventories are optimized.

The role will work closely with the raw material category managers regarding raw material sourcing strategy and trial plans and will make recommendations to the category managers for improvements in inventory management process.

This role is a great opportunity for a Procurement professional to manage and execute the inbound supply chain to support the implementation of global sourcing projects which contribute to the delivery of commercially favorable outcomes and optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit. You will;

• Engage with suppliers and logistics personnel to ensure timely delivery of orders to assist with administering contract management plans and identifying alternative strategies
• Administer contract pricing to ensure purchase orders are using agreed contract prices and that supplier invoices at the agreed contract price.
• Ensure data integrity and problem solving where there are mismatches
• Review, report and reconcile costs relating to raw materials
• Identify and implement best practice and advise process improvements to drive efficiencies (process/product/people)
• Development opportunity to support key sourcing projects or lead small scale projects under supervision of the category manager
• Preparation of management reports on a regular and ad hoc basis

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or Engineering
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of procurement & supply chain experience;
• Previous experience with multi-national companies in consulting, banking, Mining, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Manufacturing, Utilities, Automotive, Rail or Aerospace industries
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills and the ability to rapidly prioritize tasks
• Strong Excel spread sheet skills (able to create management tools such as modelling and scenario analysis etc.)
• Strong analytical capability and the ability to effectively collate and compile data
• Ability to communicate succinctly verbally and in written form with both internal and external stakeholders
• Prior experience in data analysis, reporting and systems design
• An ability to work unsupervised and be a self-starter

Where you will be working

The Rio Tinto Procurement raw materials team is based in Brisbane and provides supply chain services that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for the aluminium smelter operations.

What we offer

• Domestic relocation available
• A safely focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Excellent retirement plan
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 9 Months (no distinction between primary and secondary carer)
• 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 well-being support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

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.

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 diverse cultural backgrounds.

For US

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Closing date – 16^th May 2023

“Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date, therefore, if you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit your application as soon as possible.”