Category Specialist – Infrastructure

Category Specialist – Infrastructure

• Category Specialist role within the Global Infrastructure 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 – Infrastructure to assist with the development and implementation of the Global Technology Infrastructure 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 Infrastructure, you will be:

• 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 infrastructure 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

• Strong alignment to Rio Tinto’s values of courage, care and curiosity
• Prior experience in Technology Procurement with deep knowledge of IT Infrastructure 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

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
• A competitive salary package reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• 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)

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 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.

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

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.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

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