Contract and Procurement Manager- Studies

Contract and Procurement Manager- Studies

• Great opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Make a positive impact on the way that major capital studies are shaped and delivered at Rio Tinto

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Contract and Procurement Manager- Studies to join our Rio Tinto Projects team to lead the procurement function for the APAC Portfolio of Studies.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

This role is a great opportunity to lead and motivate the Contracts & Procurement Studies team and provide specialist advice and support to Study Managers and the broader Project Services team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Contracts & Procurement, you will be:

• Partnering with Study Leads and Project Managers to deliver the project through study stage gates into execution
• Leading the owner’s team contracts & procurement personnel embedded within the studies team
• Managing procurement practices and ensuring compliance with Rio Tinto Projects systems, policies and procedures
• Problem solving and providing advice to study managers and general managers regarding all procurement related issues including engineering & consultancy contracts, PM+ compliance, procurement & contracting plans and change management
• Preparing and conforming contracts, as well as regular auditing of procurement reporting, change management and contract variations
• Providing input into the development and improvement of procurement procedures and practices to ensure procedures meet or exceed industry current best practice
• Key support to the Study Manger to lead the study through the stage gate process including providing strategic procurement advice  

Additionally, this role will require an individual with:

• Extensive hands-on experience in Contracts & Procurement attained within a project environment
• Extensive hands-on experience in Study environment within an Owner’s organisation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of project management and procurement concepts

What you’ll bring

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

• Extensive hands-on experience in Contracts & Procurement attained within a project environment
• Extensive hands-on experience in a Study environment within an owner’s organisation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of project management and procurement concepts

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Degree qualification in Business/Commerce/Law or similar
• Previous success in leading a team of Contracts & Procurement professionals
• Procurement experience across multiple project delivery models

You should also be passionate about delivering pragmatic, optimised solutions and have a drive for results and an appetite for a constructive challenge.

 What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, thinking, and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• 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)
• Relocation assistance where necessary

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 will be working

This role will be based in our Brisbane office.

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.

Applications close on 3^rd September  2024 (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.