Commercial opportunities - Rio Tinto Procurement

• REFERENCE:
  HR0237146
• CONTRACT:
  Full-time
• PRIMARY LOCATION:
  Perth, Western Australia, Australia
• DATE POSTED:
  24 Dec 2013

• Do you feel like a new challenge for 2014?
• This is a great opportunity to utilise your commercial acumen and strategic thinking in a global resources organisation
• Perth CBD based role with family-friendly work hours

Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group, dedicated to the smartest discovery, extraction and processing of the earth's mineral resources.

Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture, and a responsible working environment in which they can go further.

Rio Tinto Procurement's primary purpose is to deliver value by providing safe, efficient and effective procurement and in-bound supply chain services to Rio Tinto Group businesses and functional operations. Value is achieved through the establishment or improvement of competitive supply markets for the purchase of goods and services. Value is enabled by highly capable people applying uniform processes and e-technologies resulting in continuous supply chain improvement, enhanced corporate social responsibility and measurable savings for Rio Tinto.

The opportunity

The Rio Tinto Procurement team have a number of opportunities available within the categories of Rail, Gas and Marine. The roles vary in scope and complexity and commercially-minded individuals who have the ability to drive innovation and problem solve in a globally dispersed team are sought. Accountabilities include:

• Developing and executing long term supply strategies within the Rail, Marine or Gas categories including negotiating and implementing subsequent contractual arrangements.
• Undertaking ongoing strategic contract management to ensure we stretch supplier capability to deliver maximum benefit to our operations.
• Strengthening relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Leading and mentoring more junior colleagues when required.

What you will need for these roles

These roles are suited to those who have commercial acumen combined with the drive to champion change. In addition to this you will have:

• the ability to think strategically;
• problem solving skills;
• a proven track record of delivery in a team environment;
• previous experience building relationships with, and influencing,stakeholders; and
• strong skills in negotiation.

Experience in Rail, Gas or Marine, either from a commercial or technical perspective, is well regarded but not essential. Tertiary qualification in a relevant technical or commercial field, or equivalent relevant experience, is sought. 

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package and the opportunity to work in a direct impact role where you see its impact on Rio Tinto Group performance.

Candidates internal to the Rio Tinto Group must advise their managers of their application prior to progressing to the interview stage.

If this sounds like a role you have been looking for, apply today.

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