Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

• Exciting and unique opportunity to be a part of a world class rehabilitation project that will set the gold standard for mine closure
• Your chance to play an active part in developing and executing commercial strategies to support business priorities in rehabilitating indigenous land in a unique environment
• Permanent role to support key business function - Brisbane

About the roleWe are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to deliver commercial strategies and sourcing activities on the Ranger Rehabilitation Project.

This role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced procurement professional who has effective stakeholder engagement and change management skills, as well as a good commercial awareness with a background in procurement. As part of ERA’s Contracts and Procurement team and reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be accountable for management of end-to-end supply chain including but not limited to:

• Completing procurement risk assessments.
• Developing and executing commercial and sourcing strategies that meet the Project’s key priorities.
• Developing and releasing tender packages.
• Evaluating supplier proposals.
• Developing and executing negotiation plans.
• Preparing contractual documentation.
• Managing award approvals and contract execution process.
• Contract administration as well as developing, enhancing, and managing appropriate relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Applying strong problem solving, strategic and analytical capability in identifying further value generating opportunities.

What you will bringTo succeed in this role, you will have:

• Degree/post graduate qualification in Commerce/Business, Law, Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing roles with high levels of commercial acumen and analytical ability.
• Relevant procurement, supply chain or robust commercial experience is essential.
• Strong influencing, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills with a strong strategic outlook and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering process improvement initiatives.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for ERA
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with allowances and 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)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance
• Flexible working arrangements

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’ll be working

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto its major shareholder. ERA has mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory since 1980. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, and is surrounded by, but separate from Kakadu National Park.

Mining at Ranger ceased in November 2012 and since then, Ranger has been processing ore from stockpiles.

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.

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.If you would like to know more about careers at Rio Tinto, you can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or join us on LinkedIn.

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