Specialist Supplier Engagement

Specialist Supplier Engagement | Karratha

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
• Karratha based 5/2 4/3 roster – relocation offered
• Focus on Indigenous Supplier Engagements across the Pilbara region

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking a Specialist Supplier Engagement to assist with executing and managing supplier engagements across Indigenous supplier groups providing services to our Pilbara operations. Working closely with the Indigenous Business Development teams and the Communities team this role will provide a key interface to internal and external business stakeholders with regards to supporting Rio Tinto’s strategy to support the “Buy Local” initiatives.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting

Reporting to the Specialist Supplier Engagement this role will be based in Karratha on a permanent full-time basis you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Working closely with Indigenous and Local Suppliers to support the efficacy and delivery of their supplier engagement
• Assist suppliers with the navigating the Rio Tinto Procurement process
• Assist with identifying and developing opportunities to increase Indigenous & local supplier participation across the Pilbara operations
• Participate in local government or community meetings as an SME for Indigenous Supplier engagement
• Liaise with site-based procurement champions and internal SMEs on supplier queries and providing proactive local market insights
• Provide efficient and effective administrative support including preparing correspondence, communicating with internal teams, and preparing presentations and reports.
• Travel to multiple sites and regional towns when required
• Champion the “Buy Local / Grow Local” strategy

What you’ll bring

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

• Proven track record working in the supply chain with a strong focus on EOI, Tender and vender qualification processes
• The skills to communicate and consult effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• High level of cultural awareness and previous experience working with Indigenous Supplier groups highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to quickly develop positive relationships with stakeholders
• Proficient time management skills and ability to prioritise complex tasks
• Experience in reporting and preparing presentations.
• The ability to work in a team environment

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
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 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 to Karratha provided

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

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets supported by functional teams in the Perth hub: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.

Applications close on 11 June 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)