Category Specialist - Technology 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

About the role

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.

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 will 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 safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
• 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.
• 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 wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters.

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, 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.

This role closes on October 5th, 2023, Rio Tinto reserves the right to close the advert earlier.