Category Specialist Projects

Category Specialist Technology Projects | Global Technology Procurement

• 12-month fixed term employment contract with possible extension
• Brisbane or Perth based
• Opportunity to join our Global Technology Projects Procurement team and support the delivery of Rio Tinto’s portfolio of technology projects

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Category Specialist Technology Projects to join our team. You who will be responsible for executing end to end procurement activities in partnership with the Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) Partnering and Projects function.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. We lead with heart developing confident, empowered leaders who meaningfully engage with heart, care, courage, and curiosity.

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 – Projects within the Global Technology team you will:

• Develop and execute technology sourcing strategies for projects and closure activities
• Coordinate market engagements via RFP, RFI or other approved mechanisms
• Manage the assessment process including identification of selection criteria and moderation
• Develop and negotiate contracts with technology suppliers of infrastructure, software and services
• Monitor and manage contract performance throughout the delivery of a project
• Build and manage effective relationships with a broad range of internal stakeholders
• Provide commercial leadership and guidance to the relevant stakeholder teams
• Support the syndication of stakeholders and relationships both internally and externally during the delivery, implementation and on-going management of sourcing projects
• Build and grow relationships with relevant suppliers to drive innovation and value through the scoping, sourcing and negotiation phase
• Work effectively in a global team; and
• Facilitate a seamless handover to the category management team to ensure value continues to be optimised

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. You will also have experience working with project teams to source solutions for complex business needs. Your ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal & external stakeholders to drive a culture of collaboration, participation and improvement is essential.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Applications close on 28 April 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)