Procurement Analyst

Analyst – Procurement

• Key role in a diverse and global organisation;
• Previous experience with multi-national companies
• 2 year fixed term contract based in Brisbane, Queensland

About the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

We are looking for a Procurement Analyst who will support several categories in the Aluminium BU. The role will work closely with the Process Chemicals and By-Products Category leader on assigned sourcing and support projects which contribute to the delivery of commercially favorable contracts and deliver optimal value and solutions to the Rio Tinto Business Unit. This position will be offered on a 2 year fixed term contract and will be responsible for the following;

• Preparation and management of reports across the process chemicals, byproducts and raw materials categories aligned to individual reporting requirements.
• Handling individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities and contribute to value delivery through the deployment of best practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills
• Conducting and implementing contract management (e.g.: contract execution, implementation, supplier reviews) for assigned contracts or arising from sourcing projects they have executed
• Engaging with, communicating to, and influencing internal and external stakeholders at operational levels (Superintendent, Manager, Company representative)
• Providing analytical and commercial support to peers and the senior Sourcing Specialists in the team.
• Administer contract pricing to ensure purchase orders are using agreed contract price and that suppliers invoice at the agreed contract price.
• Logistics support – scheduling, monitoring, communicating, problem solving.
• Ensure data integrity, including problem solving where there are mis-matches
• Identify and implement best practice and advise process improvements to drive efficiencies (process/product/people)

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification (Diploma or above)
• Proven experience within procurement & supply chain
• Previous experience with multi-national companies in Mining, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Manufacturing, Utilities, Automotive, Rail or Aerospace industries
• Good time management and problem solving skills
• 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 smelting and refining operations.

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. This position closes January 29th however Rio Tinto reserves the right to close this position earlier.