Sourcing Analyst (Procurement)

Sourcing Analyst (Procurement)

• Work in an environment where people are valued and respected

• Professional growth opportunities

• Permanent role based in Brisbane with some site travel

About the role  

We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Analyst to develop and execute tender, procurement advisory and contract management activities in support of Weipa Operations. You will contribute value by utilising Rio Tinto’s sourcing methodology to deliver safe, efficient, and effective total value outcomes. 

You will be joining an experienced Procurement team to deliver on this exciting opportunity. Supporting one of Rio Tinto’s Bauxite assets in Weipa QLD, you will be based in Brisbane with occasional travel to site.

Your role will include:

Collaborating with global and site key stakeholders to:

• Promote and practice a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work ethic that promotes a safe and incident free workplace;

• Collect and generate information and quality data about the sources and drivers of value creation through procurement;

• Complete procurement risk assessments;

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies;

• Develop and release tender packages;

• Evaluate supplier proposals;

• Develop and execute negotiation plans;

• Prepare contractual documentation;

• Manage award approvals and contract execution process;

• Work closely with other Procurement team members, both globally and within regions, to align sourcing requirements and outcomes with business needs;

• Working in a dynamic environment to build a high level of trust through open and transparent relationships and engagements; and,

• Manage supplier performance management processes.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• A commitment to safety and the wellbeing of yourself and your team

• Behaviours aligned with the Rio Tinto values of Courage, Care and Curiosity

• Relevant experience in procurement including sourcing, tender preparation, evaluation, negotiation and contract execution

• Sound level knowledge of procurement processes and principles with strong influencing, stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities.

• Proficient understanding of contract law and administration

• Problem solving skills with analytical capability

• Strong negotiation skills

• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities supporting multiple stakeholder groups whilst maintaining autonomy and self-motivation

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience or understanding of SAP software, Ariba, Microsoft applications

• Experience or understanding of Rio Tinto’s CES applications (Avetta) will also be highly regarded

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, economics, or finance will be beneficial.

It will also be beneficial if you have Procurement qualifications or training. Previous work history on an operational site will also be highly regarded.

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 permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 

• Comprehensive medical benefits including substantially subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family 

• Attractive share ownership plan 

• 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, generous paid parental leave, sick leave, cultural leave etc…) 

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them 

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

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.

Application Deadline: 24th September 2025

(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.

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.

About Rio TintoRio 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt 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.