Leadership role for Bulk Earthworks & Water teamsCategory leadershipWorking with stakeholders across commercial and assetsBased in PerthAbout The RoleThe RTP Sustaining Capital Team is looking for a Procurement Business Partner to join the procurement function supporting the Sustaining Capital portfolio.The successful candidate will lead the Bulk Earthworks & Water teams, responsible for delivering the end-to-end procurement accountabilities for the respective categories.This is a great opportunity for an effective leader who can thrive in a transitional environment by possessing strong strategic, commercial and influencing skills.
The successful candidate needs to demonstrate success in team leadership and a proven ability to deliver value through commercial excellence.
Experience in project sourcing and managing large value construction or site services contracts is beneficial to the role.Reporting to the Senior Business Partner, Sustaining Capital and a member of the Sus Cap Procurement leadership team, you will possess:Leadership skills to develop and mentor a team of Contracts Superintendents & Specialists fostering an environment of growth, continuing to embed Rio values of Everyday Respect, Care, Courage and Curiosity,Ability to build an integrated team supporting collaboration, seeking opportunities to leverage and align on commercial strategies across RTPExcellent stakeholder engagement demonstrating influencing capability to achieve group prioritiesAn ongoing improvement mindset to support the Sustaining Capital program implementationWell-developed negotiation skills with demonstrable strategic thinking to resolve complex negotiationsA holistic and robust approach to safety, construction contract management, risk, change and project management across your assigned portfolio ensuring that all material risks are identified and managed.What You Will BringExceptional level of stakeholder engagement skills;University degree in either a technical or commercial disciplineDemonstrated success in category management or strategic/project rolesAbility to create a vision, and present information and analysis to support complex category and sub-category strategiesExperience managing small teams and a desire to build on relationships to drive performance and creativityUnderstanding of end-to-end procurement processes including category led buying channelsStrong negotiation skills and demonstrated experience leading complex contract negotiationsEffective time management and project management skills to balance multiple and competing prioritiesProficiency in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint and, ideally, PowerBIAbility to work effectively and productively to support a strong team environment with an expected high degree of individual autonomy (and accountability)A background in project procurement is desirableWhat We OfferA work environment where safety is always the number one priorityFlexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leaveA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planCompany provided insurance coverExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing supportLeave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents onlyApplication Deadline 31st Jan 2025(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies.
Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles.
Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.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 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 situations and meet opportunities.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.
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