Specialist GPO

Specialist Procurement Global Process Ownership (GPO)

• Great opportunity to work for a global mining company that works to leave a lasting, positive legacy
• Join a global network and diverse team where people are encouraged to offer unique perspectives and build knowledge and connections
• Role based in Brisbane or Perth

About the role

We are looking for a Specialist Procurement Global Process Ownership (GPO) to partner and collaborate across Global Procurement, Group Services, functions and the business to design, facilitate and deliver sustainable procurement outcomes as we progress our GPO journey.

This role is a great opportunity for a passionate self-starter who can hit the ground running, work autonomously, and be our key Procurement GPO representative in Brisbane or Perth. This role reports to the Principal Advisor Procurement GPO in Brisbane with team members in Montreal and Perth. As the Specialist Procurement GPO, you will:

• Engage and partner with Global Procurement, whilst being the key GPO interface to the Procurement team in Brisbane / Perth.
• Play an integral role in GPO Procurement’s three key pillars of:
  • Keeping the procurement lights on by maintaining our current procurement architecture;
  • Continuous improvement though GPO initiatives and involvement of Procurement’s Flagship Improvement Program; and
  • Building our GPO vision and roadmap
• Provide thought leadership on the Global Procurement GPO vision with consideration for local nuances
• Coach and support the Procurement community in best practices for category management processes, controls and our sourcing and contracting platform ‘Ariba’
• Lead and support the design and delivery of global and regional improvement solutions that deliver quantifiable business value
• Be effective at stakeholder management, engagement, influencing and champion change
• Manage multiple streams of work and stakeholders across business groups and locations
• Have the ability to work across multiple time zones, when necessary

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, we are looking for:

• Driving for results – You have a proven track record of delivering results and a “can do” mindset. You are relentlessly chasing value and are determined to overcome obstacles until you achieve the desired outcomes.
• An exceptional communicator and influencer – Your verbal and written communication is highly effective and impactful. You rely on both formal and informal interactions to influence stakeholders at all levels in the organisation.
• Empathetic and flexible – You listen to stakeholders, and you know how to flex solutions to ensure adoption while remaining true to the original intent and preserving benefits.
• Agile – Whilst highly structured, you are at ease with ambiguity and can deal effectively with updates in plans, priority changes and urgent requests.
• Team player – you enjoy collaborating with others, developing your internal network and coaching your team and clients
• Curious – you enjoy stimulating intellectual challenges, and have fun working in a diverse team

• Experience - Have previous exposure to the Commercial or Procurement value chain with a solid understanding of sourcing and contracts is (highly desirable)
• Education - A degree in Business, Procurement or Management

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 is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world’s most widely used metals. 

Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world’s most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio.

Rio Tinto Global Procurement ensures resilient supply chains that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for our operations. Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, innovation, easy and standardised processes, e-technology, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we want you to be you. We want everyone, everywhere, to feel their voice is heard and respected and we’re committed to fostering a culture where individual differences—whatever they may be—are appreciated and valued. It’s what makes us safer, more productive, improves our decision-making, and helps us to create better relationships with our communities. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we support you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions and medicals.