Specialist - Procurements & Contracts (Sustaining Capital)

Specialist - Procurements & Contracts (Sustaining Capital)

• Develop and execute commercial strategies, tenders and awards
• Support the business in delivering its annual Sustaining Capital plan
• Permanent opportunity, CBD location - Brisbane

About the roleWe are looking for a Specialist - Procurement & Contracts (Sustaining Capital) to deliver commercial strategies and sourcing projects for Rio Tinto Aluminium (RTA) Pacific Operations. You'll be part of a high performing team and responsible for a variety of projects across the Sustaining Capital portfolio.This role will work closely with key stakeholders in our Aluminium business on the east coast of Australia and New Zealand and have broad exposure across the Sustaining Capital portfolio, as well as stakeholders in Rio Tinto Procurement and corporate functions.This role is a great opportunity for an experienced contracts and procurement professional who has effective stakeholder engagement, major project experience, as well as a good commercial awareness with a background in project procurement. Reporting to the Senior Specialist - Capital Sourcing, you will be:

• Supporting key or complex capital projects across Bauxite, Alumina and Smelter sites.
• Collaborating with key business stakeholders to assist the business in delivering its annual capital plan.
• Ensuring all projects are successfully delivered using the Ariba platform and meeting Rio Tinto's compliance requirements.
• Actively managing a number of projects concurrently to ensure effective delivery of agreed commercial timelines and outcomes.
• Working in a dynamic environment to build a high level of trust through open and transparent relationships and engagements.
• Working closely with project leads, engineers, site based construction teams and other project delivery professionals in order deliver the capital plan.

About youTo be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A degree in Business, Law, Engineering (or related discipline);
• Experience in all phases of the contract lifecycle (strategy, tender, negotiate, award, contract management) demonstrated through past experiences in related project procurement roles;
• Professional, succinct, strong and clear verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong influencing, stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver projects in a constructive and respectful manner
• Experience in developing commercial strategies, business recommendations and be able to lead supplier negotiations; and
• Be willing to travel to Sites as needed.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
• Paid parental leave up to 9 months.
• Flexible work arrangements will be supported for this role
• Generous leave entitlements
• Discounted Health cover scheme (Medibank) for employees and their immediate family.
• Eligible for the Rio Tinto employee share programme.
• Salary sacrifice & packaging options - rental, mortgage, super, vehicle.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Learning and development opportunities to support your desired technical, or leadership career path
• We also offer exclusive employee discounts all over the world together with a wellness program for physical and mental wellbeing through fitness and activity allowances.

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 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 workingThis role is based the Brisbane CBD in the Midtown offices, with flexible working arrangements available.Rio Tinto Procurement provides supply chain services that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing of goods and services for all operations and businesses. Value is enabled through close collaboration with business unit stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of requirements, and then delivered through uniformed processes, e-technology, increased corporate social responsibility and measurable value delivery for the Rio Tinto Group.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.